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Back to Rhode Island state page.
Towns & Cities in Providence County, Rhode
Island: Arlington, Auburn, Bellefont, Burrillville, Centerdale, Central Falls, Cranston,
Cumberland, East Providence, Eden Park, Edgewood, Fiskeville,
Foster, Garden City, Glocester, Howard, Meshanticut Park, Oak Lawn, Pawtucket, Pettaconsett, Providence,
Smithfield, Sockanosset, South Auburn, Thornton, West Arlington, Woodridge
and Woonsocket.
Providence
County, Rhode Island Genealogy
Providence County was created June 22, 1703 as an original
county.
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Providence County,
Rhode Island
Census |
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The following census links at Ancestry.com
take you to the page where you can enter your ancestor's name and search
for that ancestor. To search the original census page by page, scroll down
to the bottom, click on the desired state, then county, and then township. |
1790 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1800 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1810 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1820 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1830 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1840 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1850 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1860 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1870 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1880 U. S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1890 Veterans Schedules
- online at Ancestry.com |
1900 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1910 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1920 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1930 U.S. Census
- online at Ancestry.com |
1930 Census of Merchant Seamen
- online at Ancestry.com
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Providence County,
Rhode Island
History |
pub. 1920
The history of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
- online at Ancestry.com
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Providence County,
Rhode Island
Libraries |
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The
Rhode Island Historical Society Library will
launch their online catalog on September 27, 2007. Some of the
Resources are
family histories, vital records, probate records, census, immigration and
naturalization, military records, religious records, cemetery records, city
directories, tax records, phone books, newspapers and periodical, and maps. Patrons
are encouraged to visit the library where microfilm readers and
copy machines are available.
A list of Independent
Researchers is available on their web site. |
World-wide
www.FamilySearch.org - free index
online by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The largest collection of genealogy records is in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Their web site includes a free index to an online database
currently called the Ancestral File and other major collections including
the 1880 US Census and the 1881 United Kingdom Census.
The web site also
contains an online catalog to their massive genealogy collection. The
catalog lists Rhode Island records by town. If the record has been microfilmed it can be rented and viewed
at a Family History Center near you. Hours and addresses are available on
the Find
a Family History Center Near You web page. Access is open to everyone. |
Providence County,
Rhode Island
Map |
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1895
U.S. Atlas (Providence County, Rhode Island) - free online |
Providence County,
Rhode Island
Military |
1777
Providence
Co., Rhode Island 1777 Military Census - free database by USGenWeb
Information in this database includes name and age
range. Towns in Providence County include Cumberland, Glocester, North
Providence and Providence. |
Providence County,
Rhode Island
Vital Records |
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1600s-1800s USGenWeb is a volunteer organization that places
mostly transcribed records on the internet for the express purpose to
provide free genealogical information to family historians and genealogy
researchers. One of the databases is
Providence Co.,
Rhode Island Birth Records from the 1600s to the 1800s.
Marriage
records are also available for the 1700s and 1800s and
Death records
are available for the 1800s. - free databases by USGenWeb |
1636-1850
Vital record of Rhode Island, 1636-1850, first series, births, marriages and deaths: a family register for the people
- online at Ancestry.com
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Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Burrillville,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Newspaper |
1880-1917
100 Years Ago in Burrillville: Selected Stories from the Local Newspapers,
by Patricia A. Mehrtens - book by Heritage Books
Articles in this book range from solid genealogy
data to fascinating stories of local interest. There were taken from the
Burrillville News-Gazette and the Pascoag Herald. |
Burrillville,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Library |
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The Family History Library is the largest
genealogy library in the world. The catalog of records for
Burrillville, Providence,
Rhode Island can be viewed online free. Microfilms can be rented, then
viewed at your local
Family History Center. Access is open to everyone. |
Centerdale, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Centerdale,
Providence County, Rhode Island
History |
pub. 1897
Annals of Centerdale: in the town of North Providence, Rhode Island: its past and present, 1636-1909
- online at Ancestry.com
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Centerdale,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Library |
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The Family History Library is the largest
genealogy library in the world. The catalog of records for
Centerdale, Providence,
Rhode Island can be viewed online free. Microfilms can be rented, then
viewed at your local
Family History Center. Access is open to everyone. |
Central Falls, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Central Falls,
Providence County, Rhode Island
History |
pub. 1897
An illustrated history of Pawtucket, Central Falls, and vicinity: a narrative of the growth and evolution of the community
- online at Ancestry.com
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Central Falls,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Library |
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The Family History Library is the largest
genealogy library in the world. The catalog of records for
Central Falls, Providence,
Rhode Island can be viewed online free. Microfilms can be rented, then
viewed at your local
Family History Center. Access is open to everyone. |
Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Cumberland, Providence County,
Rhode Island
Military |
1777
Providence
Co., Rhode Island 1777 Military Census - free database by USGenWeb
Information in this database includes name and age
range. Towns in Providence County include Cumberland, Glocester, North
Providence and Providence. |
Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Foster, Providence County,
Rhode Island
Family History |
pub. 1901
A History of Isaac Howard of Foster, Rhode Island, and his descendants who have borne the name Howard
- online at Ancestry.com
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Foster, Providence County,
Rhode Island
Library |
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The Family History Library is the largest
genealogy library in the world. The catalog of records for
Foster, Providence,
Rhode Island can be viewed online free. Microfilms can be rented, then
viewed at your local
Family History Center. Access is open to everyone. |
Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Glocester,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Library |
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The Family History Library is the largest
genealogy library in the world. The catalog of records for
Glocester, Providence,
Rhode Island can be viewed online free. Microfilms can be rented, then
viewed at your local
Family History Center. Access is open to everyone. |
Glocester, Providence County,
Rhode Island
Military |
1777
Providence
Co., Rhode Island 1777 Military Census - free database by USGenWeb
Information in this database includes name and age
range. Towns in Providence County include Cumberland, Glocester, North
Providence and Providence. |
Glocester,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Vital Records |
1636-1850
Vital record of Rhode Island, 1636-1850, first series, births, marriages and deaths: a family register for the people
- online at Ancestry.com
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Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Pawtucket,
Providence County, Rhode Island
History |
pub. 1897
An illustrated history of Pawtucket, Central Falls, and vicinity: a narrative of the growth and evolution of the community
- online at Ancestry.com
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Pawtucket,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Library |
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The Family History Library is the largest
genealogy library in the world. The catalog of records for
Pawtucket, Providence,
Rhode Island can be viewed online free. Microfilms can be rented, then
viewed at your local
Family History Center. Access is open to everyone. |
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Providence,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Directories |
1890
Providence, Rhode Island Directory, 1890
- online at Ancestry.com
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Providence,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Library |
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The Family History Library is the largest
genealogy library in the world. The catalog of records for
Providence, Providence,
Rhode Island can be viewed online free. Microfilms can be rented, then
viewed at your local
Family History Center. Access is open to everyone. |
Providence,
Providence County,
Rhode Island
Military |
1777
Providence
Co., Rhode Island 1777 Military Census - free database by USGenWeb
Information in this database includes name and age
range. Towns in Providence County include Cumberland, Glocester, North
Providence and Providence. |
Providence,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Town Records |
1600s-1700s
Early Records of the Town of Providence, Rhode Island by Providence Record Commissioners - CD
by Heritage Books
This was originally published in 21 volumes and covered
the late 1600s and the early 1700s. It includes wills, town papers, deeds
and other records pertaining to that time period. This is an invaluable
resource for those seeking ancestors in this time and place. |
Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Smithfield,
Providence County, Rhode Island
History |
1730-1871
History of the Town of Smithfield: from its organizations in 1730-1 to its division in 1871, by Thomas Steere, pub. 1988
- online at Ancestry.com
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pub. 1988
History of the Town of Smithfield, RI, by Steere
- CD by Heritage Books |
Smithfield,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Library |
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The Family History Library is the largest
genealogy library in the world. The catalog of records for
Smithfield, Providence,
Rhode Island can be viewed online free. Microfilms can be rented, then
viewed at your local
Family History Center. Access is open to everyone. |
Woonsocket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Woonsocket,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Directories |
1890-1893
Woonsocket, Rhode Island City Directories, 1890-1893
- online at Ancestry.com
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Woonsocket,
Providence County, Rhode Island
Library |
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The Family History Library is the largest
genealogy library in the world. The catalog of records for
Woonsocket, Providence,
Rhode Island can be viewed online free. Microfilms can be rented, then
viewed at your local
Family History Center. Access is open to everyone. |
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