How can I find out if someone was actually born in Lonsdale Rhode Island? I only know the name and the year. Do I have to have someone physically search at the vital record office in Rhode Island? Thank you. Ronalee

If the birth occurred between 1852-1908, you can email The Archives in Providence:: reference@sec.state.ri.us and they can tell you if the record exists.

Births 1909 to the present, have to be obtained from the town clerk's office for the city you are looking for. I think Lonsdale is part of Lincoln, R.I.

Lonsdale encompasses parts of both Lincoln and Cumberland, Rhode Island

Give me a name and date, and I will look up the info in the US Cesusi to determine which town.