Rhode Island, United States Genealogy

Rhode Island Wiki Topics
Beginning Research
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Record Types
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Rhode Island Background
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Ethnicity
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Local Research Resources
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United States

Rhode Island

Guide to Rhode Island ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Rhode Island Information

Rhode Island is a state in the northeast portion of the United States. The capital is Providence and it is divided into 5 counties. Rhode Island was the 13th state to ratify the Constitution on 29 May 1790. Rhode Island was created from the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, then Sovereign state in Confederation.

Getting Started

Getting Started with Rhode Island Research Links to articles on getting started with Rhode Island research. Guided Research Step-by-Step Rhode Island Research, 1880-Present How to Find Birth Records How to Find Marriage Records How to Find Death Records Research Strategies

Rhode Island Research Tools Links to articles and websites that assist in Rhode Island research. Boundary Changes for Rhode Island Counties Rhode Island Archives and Libraries RIGenWeb Geographical Names Information System - U.S. gazetteer of places, cemeteries and post offices in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Clickable Map

Many genealogy records are kept on the county level in the United States. Click on a county below to go to the county Wiki article listing more information.

Counties

Bristol Kent

Newport Providence

Washington

Extinct or Renamed Counties: Dominion of New England · Massachusetts Bay Colony · New Netherland · King's · Plymouth Colony · Providence Plantations · Rhode Island

Rhode Island Migration Routes

Atlantic Coast Ports · Long Island Sound · Narragansett Bay · Taunton River · Blackstone Valley · King's Highway · Old Roebuck Road · Pequot Path

FamilySearch Resources

Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.

• Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
• Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
• Historical Records - databases and record images on FamilySearch
• Family History Center locator map

Additional Resources

• Cyndi's List - Rhode Island genealogy sites on the internet
• Rhode Island Genealogy Trails - collection of transcribed data for the state of Rhode Island
• Access Genealogy – Genealogy guide for Rhode Island
• Ancestorhunt.com - resources for Rhode Island genealogy research
• Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Guide to Ancestry and Family Tree Records for Rhode Island
• Rhode Island Research Outline – Original Family History Library research outline; contains many out of date links
• Rhode Island County Creation Dates and Parent Counties