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Newport County was created on June 22, 1703 and was formed as as Rhode Island County in 1703. Renamed Newport County in 1729. Newport County was named for the town (now city) of Newport, Wales

Newport County is bordered by Bristol County (north), Bristol County, Massachusetts (east), Washington County (west).

Newport County Cities, towns, and villages (Villages are census division, but have no separate corporate existence from the towns they are in.) include Jamestown (villages include Beavertail, Cedar Point, Conanicut, Dutch Island, Freebody Hill), Little Compton (villages include Adamsville, Briggs Point, Sakonnet, Tunipus), Middletown (villages include Easton Point, Sachuest, Newport East), Newport (villages include Castle Hill, Coasters Harbor, Coddington Point, Fort Adams, Forty Steps, Goat Island, Ochre Point, Rose Island, Tonomy Hill), Portsmouth (villages include Bristol Ferry, Cedar Island, Common Fence Point, Corey Lane , Despair Island, Dyer Island, Gould Island, Hog Island, Homestead , Hope Island, Hummocks, Island Park, Melville, Patience, Prudence, Quaker Hill), Tiverton (villages include Bridgeport, Eagleville, Fogland Point, Grayville, Nannaquaket, North Tiverton, Tiverton Four Corners.).

See Extended History for More information.

Below is a list of online resources for Newport County Family Trees, web forums and other type information dealing with this county.

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Newport County, RI Court, Probate, Land and Tax Records

See Also Rhode Island Land Records, Marriage Records, Court, Tax & Probate Records or Research In Court Records, Research In Probate Records,

The major genealogical use for counties in Rhode Island is the pursuit of court records and federal census returns. Before 1729 there were no county courts in Rhode Island. Some of the vital records have been published in “county” groups, but the records themselves exist only on a town level. Modern court records are at the superior court at the county seat; earlier ones have been moved (see Court Records).

Jamestown was established in 1639 and incorporated in 1678 from Native lands, Conanicut. It has Land Records from 1678, Probate Records from 1678 and Court Records from 1678. Villages include Beavertail, Cedar Point, Conanicut, Dutch Island, Freebody Hill, Gould Island. More info

Little Compton was established in 1682 and incorporated in 1746 from Plymouth Colony. It has Land Records from 1747, Probate Records from 1747 and Court Records from 1747. Villages include * Adamsville, Briggs Point, Sakonnet, Tunipus . Became part of Rhode Island in 1747. Earlier records are at Plymouth Colony and Bristol County offices (see Massachusetts). More info

Middletown was (Town Hall) established in 1639 and incorporated in 1743 from Newport. It has Land Records from 1743, Probate Records from 1743 and Court Records from 1743. Villages include Easton Point, Sachuest. More info

Newport was established in 1639 and incorporated in 1784 as an Original Town. It has Land Records from 1639, Probate Records from 1639 and Court Records from 1639. Villages include Castle Hill, Coasters Harbor, Coddington Point, Fort Adams, Forty Steps, Goat Island, Ochre Point, Rose Island, Tonomy Hill. Records before 1783 at Newport Historical Society. More info

New Shoreham was admitted to colony, in 1664 as Block Island (renamed, 1672); established in 1664 and incorporated in 1672. It has Land Records from 1672, Probate Records from 1672 and Court Records from 1672. Villages include Block Island. Part of Newport County until 1963. New Shoreham Town Clerk, Old Town Road, Block Island, RI 02807; Phone: 401-466-3200. More info

The Town Portsmouth was established in 1638 and incorporated in 1640 as an Original Town. It has Land Records from 1636, Probate Records from 1636 and Court Records from 1636. Villages include Bristol Ferry, Cedar Island, Common Fence Point, Corey Lane, Despair Island, Dyer Island, Gould Island, Hog Island, Homestead, Hope Island, Hummocks, Island Park, Melville, Patience, Prudence, Quaker Hill. Pocasset proprietors’ records are in manuscript form at New Bedford, Massachusetts Public Library. More info

Tiverton was established in 1694 and incorporated in 1746 from Dartmouth and Freetown, Mass.. It has Land Records from 1747, Probate Records from 1747 and Court Records from 1747. Villages include Bridgeport, Eagleville, Fogland Point, Grayville, Nannaquaket, North Tiverton, Tiverton Four Corners. Earlier records are in the Bristol County offices in Taunton, Massachusetts. More info

Town Founded Records Town/City Hall Historical Society
Portsmouth
1638 Original Town
1638 -
2200 East Main Road Portsmouth RI 02871
 PHS
Newport
1639 Original Town
1639 -1783, 1783-
Newport Historical Society Newport RI 02840
 NHS
Jamestown
1678 Indian name Conanicut
1678-
71 Narragansett Ave. Jamestown RI 02835
 JHS
Little Compton
1682 from Mass. in 1747
bef. 1747-,1747-
Taunton, MA, Little Compton RI 02887
 LCHS
Tiverton
1694 from Mass. in 1746
to 1747, 1747-
Taunton, MA, Tiverton RI 02878
  
Middletown
1743 from Newport
1743-
350 East Main Road, Middletown RI 02840
 MHS
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Newport County, RI Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Rhode Island or Research In Vital Records

Rhode Island State Vital Records Office, Rhode Island Dept of Health, 3 Capitol Hill, Rm. 101, Providence, RI 02908-5097; (401) 222-2811. It hasBirth and Marriage Records from 1899 to present and Death Records from 1949 to present (see Vital Records for more detailed information).

Please be advised that in most cases you will receive your records more quickly from the City and Town locations than from the State Office or Vital Records from Archives.com: Order Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records Online!

State and National Research

Statewide Information for Rhode Island Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records, Land Records, Marriage Records, Tax, Court & Probate Records, Census Records, Church & Cemetery Records, Military Records, State Genealogical and Historical Addresses.

Nationwide Information for United States Census Records, Court Records, Probate Records, Tax Records, Land Records, Military Records, Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records, Church & Cemetery Records, Immigration Records and State & County Maps.

 

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New Port County Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Records that exist for Rhode Island

Newport County Census Records - Federal Population Schedules that exist for Newport County, Rhode Island are 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940.

Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Union Veterans Schedules were conducted in 1890.

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Newport County History

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Newport County Links

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Newport County Family Histroy Site Links - The use of published genealogies, electronic files containing genealogical lineage, and other compiled sources can be of tremendous value to a researcher. When view family trees online or not, be sure to only take the info at face value and always follow up with your own sources or verify the ones they provide.

Newport County Court, Probate, Land, Immigration, and Tax Record Links - Researchers often overlook the importance of court records, probate records, and land records as a source of family history information.

Newport County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Record Links - Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

Newport County Census Record Links - Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Newport County Military Record Links - Military and civil service records provide unique facts and insights into the lives of men and women who have served their country at home and abroad.

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Newport County Church Links

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Newport County Cemetery Links - Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as names, dates, places of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships.

Newport County Map & Atlas Links

Newport County General Genealogy Links

  • Submit a website for Newport Co. General Genealogy Links
  • Reference Materials & Finding Aids - Reference materials, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other how-to books, can be tremendously helpful in finding and interpreting historical documents. Many of these books can help you learn where to look for more information and how to use what you've already found to uncover more clues.
  • Newspapers & Periodicals - The Newspapers & Periodicals Collection lets you discover a wealth of information about your ancestors from many historical newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. These types of sources can often supplement public records and provide information that is not recorded anywhere else. Here, you can learn more about your ancestor's possible daily activities by placing them in the context of their time.
  • Rhode Island Genealogical Society Books at Amazon.com
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