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This blog is devoted to her genealogy research in new england and the surrounding area. Welcome to eight weeks to better rhode island genealogy research. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. Family researching in providence county, rhode island. Dubhaltach macfhirbhisigh also known as dubhaltach og mac giolla iosa mor mac. In no other work can the genealogist find such a comprehensive body of literature on rhode island families, not even in austins classic genealogical dictionary of rhode island. Character traits delineated in macfirbis 17th century book of genealogies are classified.
From the new england historical and genealogical register, gary boyd roberts, isbn 0806312181, 9780806312187. This compilation of family history articles from rhode island periodicals is unique in several respects. Alexander duncan 18051889 of scotland, connecticut, rhode island, new york, and england. This work contains all of the articles on rhode island families that had been published in the new england historical and genealogical register since 1846. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. We found 11 records for mary donnelly in cranston, warwick and 12 other cities in rhode island. Finally, it contains the most complete register of arms of rhode island families ever published, featuring, in particular, the famous gore roll of arms. One rhode island family is a blog authored by diane maclean boumenot. An analysis of marriage dates and the dates of birth of first. Since there was little in print on this rogers family, our efforts resulted in a companion article, jeremiah1 rogers of dorchester and lancaster, massachusetts, by henry b. Follow the links below to discover what kinds of records are available at these repositories, and. Name index to marriage records from the state of rhode island. The first large scale european colonial settlements began in rhode island in the early 1600s, and many types of records including land deeds, family wills, probate records, family histories, and vital records are widely available for almost 400 years of the states history. A genealogical dictionary of the first settlers of new england before 1692 us gen net.
Genealogies of rhode island families articles extracted from rhode island periodicals. Mary cemetery, pawtucket, rhode island, compiled by providence county genealogical volunteers, surnames g. To find links to collections for lower jurisdictions such as a county or town, go to locating online databases, and can be searched free of charge at your local family history center or the family history library in salt lake city, utah. Several sources, including a number to lds, claim that the immigrant robert griffin of newport was married to the same annis almy that married john greene of rhode island. This valuable, though difficult to use, collection is at the john hay library brown university, providence, rhode island 02912. She shares rhode island genealogy resources and tips for rhode island research. It contains information and records for rhode island ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Genealogies of rhode island families articles extracted. William sanford of rhode island a hypothetical genealogy. Rhode island periodicals genealogy familysearch wiki. Gary boyd roberts has 26 books on goodreads with 235 ratings.
Rhode island in the rebellion by edwin winchester stone 1864. Alexander duncan 18051889 of scotland, connecticut, rhode island, new york, and england patience earle of perquimans county, n. Register of seamens protection certificates from the providence, rhode island customs district, 17961870 this book, which is based on a typescript of a handwritten card index created from registers of seamans protection certificates for the port of providence, rhode island, lists nearly 10,000 seamen. Providence county, rhode island genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. On page nine of his introduction to the great book of irish genealogies, nollaig o muraile writes. From the new england historical and genealogical register. Rhode island genealogy would you like to learn more about your rhode island ancestors. In the first place it ties together hundreds of articles devoted exclusively to rhode island genealogy. Descendants of thomas sheriff and martha the order of birth of the children of thomas and martha is a traditional one, established from reputable secondary sources, including allens genealogy and history of the shreve family, little compton families, vital records of rhode island and the genealogical dictionary of rhode island. Except for articles relating to the immigrant origins of rhode island families, which have appeared. Statewide collections are found on the rhode island histories and genealogies page. Ezbon sanford samuel, president john of portsmouth, r. Rhode island genealogy is being developed as a genealogical and historical resource for your personal use.
The name rhode island refers to the largest island in narragansett bay, also known as aquidneck island which is where newport is located. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. List of books and articles about rhode island history. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the family history library and family history centers. I just tried digging a bit more into the various online sources for this ri family of griffins. Rhode island genealogical society pursues an active program of publishing source material for the study of rhode island families, such as diaries, cemetery transcriptions, compiled genealogies, and transcriptions of original papers. The children and grandchildren of thomas eastabrooks of. Gary boyd robertss most popular book is the royal descents of 600 immigrants to the americ. With the exception of articles pertaining to the immigrant origins of rhode island families, which have been published elsewhere, it.
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Rhode island cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the rhode island county. From rhode island periodicals 2 volumes ford, carol lee indexed on. The new england historical and genealogical register. This state page of our website provides direct links to free rhode island genealogy databases and historical titles and information found on rhode island genealogy, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. Search 669 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. The poor clares are now based on nuns island in galway city centre. Genealogies of rhode island families contains all the articles on rhode island families that were published in the new england historical and genealogical register since its inception in 1846 through 1989. Ithink ican safely claim that as far as they go they. Rhode island, the th of the original colonies, became a state on may 29, 1790 featured exclusive free rhode island genealogy resources naturalization records consist of declarations of intent, certificates of arrival, petition for naturalization and a certificate of citizenship. Rhode island compiled genealogies genealogy familysearch wiki. Sullivan bridge road, where the over 100 year old sullivan ranch still stands, is still much. There are many types of historical records for providence county, rhode island that arent yet available online, but can be found at places like the rhode island historical society, rhode island state archives, family history library, county courthouses, public libraries, and historical societies. William, born march 2, 1711 in portsmouth, rhode island 2. Please browse the abundance of resources and services that rigs provides our members, and, if you have not already joined, please consider becoming a member.