Bristol County, Rhode Island Genealogy

United States Rhode Island  Bristol County

County Courthouse
There is no county government. Government level is at town and state levels.

Quick Facts
Named for Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

Parent County
17 February 1746: Created from land gained from Bristol County, Massachusetts after resolution of a boundary dispute between the two colonies.

Record Loss
Records are kept at town level. Research at town level.

History

 * Sowams: with ancient records of Sowams and parts adjacent; illustrated. Warren is current name for Sowams.

Websites

 * Linkpendium
 * The Bristol County RIGenWeb Project, part of The RIGenWeb Project
 * The USGenWeb Archives Project
 * The USGenWeb Archives Project back up site
 * FamilySearch.org Family History Library Catalog for Bristol County.