Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, Swan Point Cemetery Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains a card index arranged alphabetcially of burials in the Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 3

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Search for an obituary in a local newspaper
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Search church records for additional information about the family
 * Search for probate records

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
 * Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby counties

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Rhode Island.
 * Cemeteries
 * Sexton Records
 * Rhode Island Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

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 * Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950.

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