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Rhode Island


Goal 1: Research and Records


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Goal 1: Learn about Rhode Island research and records.


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AGet started with research for your Rhode Island ancestors.


Summary
  1. Introduction: Learn about basic Rhode Island research strategies.

    FS—Rhode Island Research Tips and Strategies

  2. Follow this research study for Rhode Island ancestors, from 1880 to the present.

    FS—Step-by-Step Rhode Island Research, 1880-Present

  3. Ancestry: Explore resources for Rhode Island research on Ancestry.

    AC—Rhode Island Resources
    AC—Rhode Island State Research Guide, 5 pgs.

  4. Record Finder: Use the Rhode Island Record Finder to decide on records to search.

    FS—Rhode Island Record Record Finder


  5. Additional Records
    1. Explore a variety of records on the LDSGenealogy site.
    2. Explore historical photo sites on Ancestor Hunt.
    3. Explore resources for school yearbooks on the Ancestor Hunt site.
    4. Learn about research in colonial Rhode Island.

      AC—Colonial Rhode Island


    Ethnic
    1. African American: Learn about African Americans in Rhode Island in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

      FS—Wiki: African American Resources for Rhode Island

    2. Learn more about African American records.

      AG—Rhode Island African American Records

    3. Explore the African American Gateway for Rhode Island.
    4. Native American: Learn about American Indians in Rhode Island in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

      FS—Wiki: Indians of Rhode Island


B Learn about Rhode Island state history.


  1. Explore Rhode Island historical resources on FamilySearch.

    FS—Rhode Island History

  2. Explore Rhode Island history on Wikipedia.

    History
    History of Rhode Island

  3. Learn about Rhode Island history on InfoPlease.com.

    Rhode Island History





Rhode Island Counties

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Click here for a printable map of counties.