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8 Weeks to Better Rhode Island Genealogy Research

This series of 8 posts guides the reader through the major record sets for Rhode Island genealogy. Readers can jump to the topic of interest easily and get some advice from a local genealogist on how to navigate records for Rhode Island vitals, newspapers, cemeteries, probate, deeds, etc. In some cases web links are provided, in other cases, advice is offered for accessing off-web content.

Ancestry.com - Rhode Island Genealogy & Rhode Island Family History Resources

Ancestry.com Wiki - Rhode Island Family History Research

This entry was originally written by Alice Eichholz, Ph.D., CG for Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources. This wiki is a free service of Ancestry.com.

FamilySearch Wiki - Rhode Island

This outstanding wiki introduces records and strategies that can help you learn more about your ancestors. It explains terms associated with this state's particular genealogy research and describes the content, use, and availability of major genealogical records.

Legacy Family Tree Webinars - Finding Your Colonial Rhode Island Ancestors $

By Diane Boumenot. Legacy Family Tree Webinars are available with a monthly or annual webinar membership subscription.

Legacy QuickGuide: Rhode Island Genealogy $

Looking to find those elusive Ocean State ancestors? Rhode Island is a small state, but good record keeping and plenty of resources from the colonial period on means there are plenty of chances to locate your ancestors. The Rhode Island Genealogy Legacy QuickGuide

Your Guide to Resarching Rhode Island Ancestors

A guide to online and offline resources that will help you find resources for Rhode Island research.