Genealogy Resources

Ancestry Library Edition
Access only at the library

HeritageQuest Online
(available through AskRI.org)

Research your ancestry through America's largest commercial genealogy archive. Includes digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with full-text genealogy and local history collections.

Hint: In the partially indexed 1930 Census, choose Browse to view records by state, county and location.

Access from your public library

Access from home (enter library barcode)
 

New England Historical Genealogical Society
Access only at the library

Since 1845, NEHGS has been the country's leading research center for genealogists and family historians of every skill level. Today we provide more than 20,000 members nationwide with access to some of the most important and valuable research tools anywhere. Our resources, reputation, and expertise are unmatched in the field and our leading staff of on-site and on-line genealogists includes experts in early American, Irish, English, Scottish, and Canadian research.

Rhode Island

Bristol County Genealogy Resources

Rhode Island History Links

Cemeteries

Find a Grave

The Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Transcription Project 

Rhode Island Cemeteries

Rhode Island Presidents and Governors

General

Cyndi's List

Daughters of the American Revolution

Ellis Island

Family Search Internet Genealogy Service

French Canadian Genealogy Resources

Mayflower History

US Gazetteer - from the US Census Bureau

National Archives and Records Administration - NARA home page

National Archives and Records Administration - NARA in Waltham, MA

Vital Statistics - US