Rhode Island Genealogy & Family Trees

Learn when births, deaths, and marriages were recorded in Rhode Island, and how to obtain Rhode Island birth, death, marriage, divorce, and adoption records. Includes links to Rhode Island birth certificate, marriage certificate, and death certificate applications.

Alphabetic listing of towns and cities in the state of Rhode Island in 1895, with both state and county maps.

Part of the worldwide Books We Own project, this Rhode Island genealogy page contains a listing of Rhode Island genealogy and history books with volunteers willing to provide free lookups.

Find a Family History Center near you in this listing of the LDS Church family history centers located in Rhode Island.

A free message board devoted to Rhode Island genealogy queries.

Find links to free online census records for Rhode Island from Mark E. Reed.

Society Hill offers a good listing of genealogical and historical societies in Rhode Island with phone numbers, addresses, and Web sites where available.

Learn how to research your Rhode Island ancestors with this free compilation of Rhode Island genealogy research strategies and resources. From FamilySearch.org.

Email-based discussion groups on a variety of topics relating to Rhode Island genealogy and family history.

Find transcribed cemeteries for Rhode Island online, listed by county.

Search for Rhode Island ancestors in this online census data transcribed by hard-working contributors of this volunteer genealogy project.

A guide to obtaining copies of Rhode Island vital records, such as birth & death certificates, marriage licenses & divorce decrees.