Although library staff can not undertake genealogical research, the library owns many resources genealogy researchers may find helpful.
Pawtucket & Central Falls City Directories, 1857-1858 (microfiche)
Pawtucket & Central Falls City Directories, 1867-present
Pawtucket Tax Records, 1871–1977
Pawtucket Gazette & Chronicle on microfilm 11/12/1825-12/27/1912
Pawtucket Times newspaper on microfilm from April 30, 1886-present
Pawtucket, Rhode Island & Vicinity Marriages & Deaths, from the Pawtucket Gazette & Chronicle: 1825-1854, Vol. 1-3. Compiled by Elizabeth J. Johnson & James L. Wheaton IV
Additional Research Resources
Please use the following additional resources for family history research:
HeritageQuest Online (Remote Access Available) Full-text genealogy and local history collections combined with digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records from 1790-1930. Includes Freedman’s Bank (1865-1874).
NewsBank (Remote Access Available) Includes The (Pawtucket) Times, The Valley Breeze Pawtucket Edition and Rhode Island Historical Newspapers
Rhode Island Historical Newspapers: Includes: The Pawtucket Times January 1, 1898 – February 28, 1921 and 27 other historical Rhode Island newspapers.
The Times: June 10, 2008 - Current Full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of The Times. Includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports, real estate and other sections. Updated daily.
The Valley Breeze Pawtucket Edition: August 19, 2009 – Current Full-text weekly newspaper serving the cities and towns of Northern Rhode Island and the Blackstone Valley.
INSTRUCTIONS Remote Users: At login enter your 14-digit Pawtucket Public Library card number.
Library staff can provide copies of up to three (3) obituaries per month for researchers. Obituary requests must include the exact date of death.
By Mail: For printed copies of obituaries from the Pawtucket Times, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with a small donation to cover printing costs to:
Pawtucket Public Library Reference Department 13 Summer Street Pawtucket, RI 02860
By Email: For scanned copies of obituaries email your request. Please include detailed information such as exact names and dates, along with your return email address.
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For all other questions, please call the Reference Desk:
