Hi Listers, I needed some information that seem out of reach so I emailed the RI Archives to ask for their assistance.  They are sending me a copy of a birth for Ramenda Robethail born in the year 1869.  I actually think this is the grandmother of my cousin Joyce GEVRY.  It suppose to be Amanda Robitaille but I suppose since this is the only birth in RI for the date requested it is her. Hmmm I chalk this up to someone not knowing how to spell French Names----possibly Amanda's parents could not read or write so they didn't know the correct spelling either.   Of Course, I intend to dig into this further to make sure it  is the correct person.  For anyone who wants to contact the RI Archives here is the form to use.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY****                 **** YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CHARGES*** Note:  Rhode Island General Laws stipulate that all records of birth and marriage are closed for a period of one-hundred (100) years.  Death records are restricted for a period of fifty (50) years.  Records of birth, marriage, and death available at the State Archives are as follows: Town Vitals:  Prior to 1853 - microfilm copies only.  Original records               are maintained by the individual cities and towns. Births and Marriages:  1853-1902 (statewide index available) Deaths:  1853-1952 (statewide index available) Requests for copies of statewide filings of births and marriages after 1902 and deaths after 1952 must be requested from the Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, For more information call 401-222-2812.                  ****THIS FORM MAY BE COPIED****                      VITAL RECORDS ORDER FORM Type of Record:   _____  Birth     _____  Marriage     _____  Death (Select only one) _____  photocopy (.15/pg.)          _______ certified copy ($2.00) Name of Individual Sought: First:__________________  Middle: ______________ Last:_______________ Date of Birth/Marriage/Death: _______________________________________ Place of event:  _____________________________________________________ Parents' Names:  _________________________________________________ Spouse:  ________________________________________________________ Your Name:  ___________________________ Address:  ______________________________           _____________________________ Kenneth S. Carlson Reference Archivist Office of the Secretary of State Matthew A. Brown Rhode Island State Archives & Public Records Administration 337 Westminster Street Providence, RI  02903 Tel. 401 222 - 2353 Fax. 401 222 - 3199 TTY:  711 Email:  reference@sec.state.ri.us Website:  www.sec.state.ri.us/archives