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Rhode Island Research Outline |
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Records Of The Family History Library
Family History Library Catalog
Archives And Libraries
Computer Networks And Bulletin Boards
Bible Records
Biography
Cemeteries
Census
Church Records
Court Records
Directories
Emigration And Immigration
Gazetteers
Genealogy
History
Land And Property
Maps
Military Records
Naturalization And Citizenship
Newspapers
Periodicals
Probate Records
Taxation
Town Records
Vital Records
For Further Reading
Comments And Suggestions
NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP Naturalization records New England naturalization records for 1791 to 1906 were copied and indexed by the Works Progress Administration The National Archives—New England Region also has records of the:
If you need naturalization records after September 1906, contact the National Archives—New England Region or a federal office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Rhode Island's first newspaper was published in 1732. The Rhode Island Historical Society has copies of virtually all newspapers published in the state. They have some newspaper indexes. The Family History Library has not acquired copies of Rhode Island newspapers.
Marriage and death notices for 1758 to 1833 from several major Rhode Island newspapers have been published in volumes 12 to 21 of James N. Arnold, Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850 (see the “Vital Records” section of this outline). There are surname indexes in most of the volumes.
For additional indexes, see A Guide to Newspaper Indexes in New England ([Holden, Mass.]: New England Library Association, 1978; FHL book 974 B32n; fiche 6051391).
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have been filed in the town, county, and district courts. Papers filed since 1729 are often found in the records of the superior courts of judicature and courts of common pleas. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of some files, including declarations from Newport County (1888 to 1905) and Washington County (1881 to 1900).
(WPA) in the late 1930s. Some of the records are more recent than 1906. The index gives the name and location of the court, the date of naturalization, and the volume and page number (or certificate number) of the naturalization record. The copies and index are at the National Archives—New England Region. The National Archives in Washington, D.C., and the Family History Library have microfilm copies of the index (FHL films 1429709-16).
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