Explore these databases and websites in your genealogy research.
= Accessible from home with your Newport Public Library issued library card.
For databases that can be accessed remotely, you will need the 14 digit number on the back of your card.
AMERICAN ANCESTORS
Search records contaning more than 1.4 Billion names from around the world. Maintained by the New England Historical Genealogical Society.
ANCESTRY
A popular genealogy resource. Provides access to census data, vital records, directories, photos, and other key genealogical research tools.
FAMILY SEARCH
Provides an exhaustive, international database sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, searchable by name, geography and more. Create a free account to get the most out of this resource. The Newport Public Library is an affiliate of Family Search’s research and library system, making additional records available when using this site from inside the Library.
HERITAGE QUEST ONLINE
A genealogical tool offering primary resources, family histories, and finding aids. Includes 6 core data sets – US Federal Censuses, genealogical and local history books, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank Records, and the US Congressional Serial Set.
SANBORN MAPS
Provides a searchable database of Rhode Island fire insurance maps published by the Sanborn Map Company. Coverage for Newport includes maps from 1884, 1891, 1896, 1903, and 1921.
Books
- Vital Record of Rhode Island 1636-1850. Arnold, vols. 1-6.
- Rhode Island Vital Records, New Series. Beaman, vols. 1-12.
- Genealogies of Rhode Island Families. Roberts, vols. 1-2.
- Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island [Before 1680]. Austin.
- Newport City Directories
Periodicals
- Newport History: Bulletin of the Newport Historical Society
- Rhode Island History
- Rhode Island Roots
- New England Historical and Genealogical Register
- New England Ancestors
State and Local Links
- Newport Historical Society
- Rhode Island State Archives
- Rhode Island Dept. of Health, Vital Records
- Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries – Searchable cemetery databases.
- Rhode Island Genealogy and History Project – Part of the USGen Web project, a non-commercial effort compiled by volunteers and committed to free access for everyone.
- Cities and Towns in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Judiciary Archives
- Rhode Island Historical Society
- Rhode Island Genealogical Society
- Rhode Island Historical Records Repository
- Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association
- American-French Genealogical Society
National