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Web Resources

The following websites are great places to find more information about genealogical research.

Ancestry One of the greatest resources online for genealogists searching for public records.

BMD Certificates A team of researchers specialising in acquiring replacement birth certificates, replacement marriage certificates, and replacement death certificates obtained from Government sources for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Family Search The genealogical research website of the Church of Latter Day Saints; useful for census records, SSI info, and more. Now featuring a more powerful search function which includes 1850 to 1900 Census info with downloads of original copies, WWII Draft info and many other search categories like birth death and marriage records from several states, Civil war pension index, SSI, and much more: http://search.labs.familysearch.org

Fenner Genealogy Forum A message board for Fenners to communicate and share information.

Find-A-Grave A nationwide gravesite search utility. See especially the listings of over 3,000 graves related to Capt. Arthur Fenner, maintained by Richard Arthur Fenner (fyy@aol.com)

Genealogy HQ A reference site which contains links to all the major genealogy websites on the internet. A great place for beginners to get acquainted with genealogy on the internet.

Library of Congress Archives A resource of old American documents, including letters written by George Washington.

Rhode Island Historical Society Links Page A great resource for finding links to local RI websites and nationwide websites that would be useful to genealogists searching for public records.

RootsWeb Guide for Beginners A great place for beginners to start their research into the study of family history.

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Printed Resources

The following printed resources are available upon request. Ask for costs and availability.

Fenner-Broughton Family History by Jim Fenner. (1995/ 384 pages) Contains a more detailed history of New York Fenners than what is contained at fennerfamily.com. This book is beautifully bound by Closson Press and would be a great collector's item for any Fenner researcher. Contact Jim Fenner at ozfenner@aol.com.

The Book of Begats by Rick Buckingham. Traces the Fenner ancestors of Rick Buckingham. Includes detailed biographies of early American Fenners. Contact Rick Buckingham at rick.buckingham@mindspring.com

A Genealogical History of the Fenner Family by Edward Hugh Cafferty. (1988 / 130 pages) In addition to a brief history of a line of descendants of Capt. Arthur, this manuscript contains connections to European royalty and other historic figures. Contact Edward Hugh Cafferty at 36 Tisdale Drive, Dover, MA 02030 or his daughter Karen Cafferty Hilyard at hilyards@comcast.net

A Sketch of Capt. Arthur Fenner by Rev. J.P. Root. (1886 / 50 pages) Rev. Root's work is one of the most valuable resources documenting early descendants of Capt. Arthur Fenner in Rhode Island. Contact Richard Fenner at fyy@aol.com.

Notes on the Fenner Family by Martha Benns (1941 / 70 pages) A valuable companion to Rev. Root's history, this document traces the early descendants of Capt. Arthur Fenner. Contact Chris Fenner at fennertree@aol.com.

Rhode Island Cemetery Transcription Project. Richard Arthur Fenner has been studying these records and has identified approx. 500 of the 550 Fenners listed. Contact Richard Fenner at fyy@aol.com

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