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"genealogy"

May 3, 2018
  • Civil War
  • genealogy
  • Greene
  • military history

"There was no better officer in either army"

George Sears Greene was born May 6, 1801 in Warwick, R.I. to Caleb Greene & Sarah Robinson Greene. He graduated … Continue reading "There was no better officer in either army"

Oct 19, 2012
  • American Revolutionary War
  • genealogy
  • programs

Your Revolutionary Past

Most of us a have a rebel or two in the extended family tree, but how many of us have … Continue reading Your Revolutionary Past

Oct 22, 2009
  • family papers
  • film
  • genealogy
  • Jewish

RIHS Events

This is a busy time at the Historical Society, and while we have an events calendar as well as a … Continue reading RIHS Events

Apr 22, 2009
  • genealogy
  • Italian-American

Rhode Island Italian Genealogy Bibliography

As a follow-up to this weekend’s excellent session with Barbara Carroll on Rhode Island Italian Genealogy, here’s a list of … Continue reading Rhode Island Italian Genealogy Bibliography

Apr 14, 2009
  • genealogy
  • Italian

Rhode Island Italian

Don’t miss the chance to learn more about conducting genealogical research on your Italian ancestors. This Saturday from 10:00-12:30 professional … Continue reading Rhode Island Italian

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