Rhode Island Newspaper Records Index

The different historic newspapers published in Rhode Island, like The Providence Journal (founded in 1829), provide detailed records of colonial settlers, maritime commerce, and urban development. Genealogists researching their roots in the Ocean State can trace family roots through shipping logs, obituaries, and local announcements.

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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut) 1,025,507,107 records available Nailer Tom's Diary: The Journal of Thomas B. Hazard of Kingstown, Rhode Island, 1778 - 1840 836 records available See the entire collection catalog of newspaper records in the United States

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