Naturalization - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

New York Naturalization???

jeanniebean77 — 16 Aug 2002 2:18:52 GMT

My GGGrandfather, Paul Holz was naturalized in 1894. I found him in the naturalization petion index, so I know he was naturalized in Brooklyn, NY. I called the courthouse and they said they no longer have those records. Do they still and I just talked to someone who doesn't know what they're talking about? Can anyone help me find the actual records???

Naturalizations in Passaic County, New Jersey now online

SusanHopkins68 — 14 Nov 2008 7:37:21 GMT

www.records.passaiccountynj.org
is the website for naturalizations for Passaic County, New Jersey. There are both Declarations of Intent to become a citizen, and naturalization papers, where either or both exist in the county clerk's files. I have just learned of this and have finally found the 1918 Declaration of Intent for my German Great Grandfather. The information asked for on the form for this time period is quite detailed. It includes birth place and date, ports of departure and arrival, date of birth, name of spouse and spouse's birth place, and a physical description of the applicant. Oh, also the name of the ship and the arrival date!
Only problem at this instant is that I can only see the image of the document using a Windows machine. My new Mac doesn't show the document image, only the search results. I've reported the problem and the clerk's office is working on it. Also told them how thankful I was that they had made this info available online.
Check out the Help section for tips on searching. No wild cards can be used when trying to catch variant spellings of a name. However, if you can enter the first several letters of the name, you will get back all names starting with those letters. This works for both first and last names. If you have a lot of names to go through, notice that the default sort seems to be the year filed. But if you click on the heading "Country", it will sort on that.

What info in on a Naturalization Record from 1888?

davidstroebel — 30 Aug 2008 2:20:24 GMT

I hope the city in Germany is on my ggrandfather's records because so far we cannot determine this. Antone know? Also, why did the county clerk only find the husband's and not the wife's and their 3 children??

Thanks

-Dave

1858 Rochester NY intent to become US citizen

collageman — 18 Jul 2008 1:34:01 GMT

My relative John Hesler declared his intent to become a citizen on October 18, 1858 in Rochester NY. His previous "ruler" was the King of Norway. He moved to the Gold Country of California where he is found in Hornitos in the 1860 US census and then in Mariposa in 1870. Where can I find a copy of this intent record as it may contain what city in NOrway he came from. I am trying to validate that he is a person born in SKien Norway in 1833.

Thanks
Steve Heimerle

is then found

Can one be deported from US and return?

Karenmurphy06 — 23 Apr 2008 3:53:36 GMT

Two of my great uncles born in 1890s in Sicily came to US. One became a citizen in 1931, the other applied for citizenship in 1927 but I'm not sure yet if he became a citizen. Relatives of my father's generation have told me both uncles were deported. Yet, I know the first one had 8 kids here and died in CA. The second one, I'm told was deported TWICE. He died in Sicily in 1967. My dad said the second one made "bathtub gin" so I would guess it had something to do with prohibition.
If someone becomes a citizen of the US, can they still be deported? If they are deported, can they legally return to the US? Could someone really be deported twice?
Hope these are not silly questions. I just never thought about it before.
Thank you.

Need copy of page 300 from Early NY Naturaizationsl

Peacham74 — 12 Feb 2008 9:17:01 GMT

I need a copy of page 300 of Kenneth Scott`s Early New York Naturalizations ---- Thank You

1910 Naturalization in Hartford Co, CT

OHaraHaworth68 — 8 Feb 2008 5:27:26 GMT

Hello!

Does anyone know where I might find information about a 1910 naturalization which I believe occurred in Hartford Co, CT?

Francois-Xavier ARBOUR (aka Joseph-Xavier ARBOUR or Henry ARBOUR) lived in Hartford Co, CT -- in Collinsville, Avon, and New Britain -- from at least 1882 through 1936. According to the 1920 Census, he was naturalized in 1910.

Thanks for your help!

Determining State in Which Naturalization Was filed

hilarym99 — 11 Jan 2008 3:34:06 GMT

I have an ancestor who came to America from Ireland in 1881. He lived in Essex County, Nj from then until 1887, during which time he was married.

He and his family then moved to Pennsylvania, where they permanently settled in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa. I haven't been able to glean much info on this on any of the censuses I have for him. Should I be looking for declarations in NJ or PA? Both? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Seeking Naturalization records from 1866

GuerinoBuccella — 10 Dec 2007 7:32:24 GMT

I am searching for the naturalization records for my ancestor. He came to the U.S. in 1859 and, according to an index at my local Family History Center, he was naturalized in October 1866 at the local county court in Cattaraugus County, New York. Trouble is, after contacting the county, they have no record of him. I'd like to pursue his records through the federal government but have found the NARA site quite daunting. Can someone advise as to how and where to request such records?

Thank you very much.

Naturalization in Hawaii

xapury82 — 7 Dec 2007 4:23:44 GMT

My husband's grandfather, James Arnold (Aurndel, Portuguese spelling -- b. 1865, England; d. 1926, California)came from England to Hawaii about 1884. All three census records 1900, 1910 and 1920 indicate he was Naturalized in 1886 but the ULUKAU indexes in Hawaii for Naturalization do not list him. In 1900 he is listed in the 1900 Census of Military and Armed Services in Binan, Philippines - wouldn't he have had to become a citizen to be in our armed services. I believe I read somewhere that if a person was a Hawaii citizen at a particular time, they were automatically considered a citizen of the U.S. (not clear on what I read). I haven't attempted to locate a military record - that is my next task. Does anyone have a suggestion? Appreciate it. Thanks, k

Naturalization and Ship Records

wilcoxrph — 31 Jan 2006 1:31:13 GMT

I am trying to find Naturliaztion Records for Emile Gerard.
He arrived in 1919 on the SS Shoshone (US Military ship) in Philadelphia (France was native country).
1920 Census - in Ann Arundel, MD with an adopted family( 16 years)
1930 Census - in Reading, PA (26 years).
1931 Marriage - living in Ephrata PA prior to marriage.

On his ship record there is a stamped date (Apr 27 1928) and a number that appears to be handwritten by a different person. Could that be a clue to his Naturalization date? He was definitely a citizen prior to 1931. It is my understanding that naturalizations took place in the local courthouse. Is there any sort of national index? If not, I am going to have to search 3 different counties in 2 states-- so I want to be sure there are not any shortcuts first :)

Thanks for your time
Michelle
wilcoxrph@gmail.com

Naturalization in Lyon County, Nevada

halesweb — 3 Jul 2007 9:04:34 GMT

How would I get the naturalization papers for my ancestor, Amedeo Cipriani? He was naturalized in Lyon County, Nevada sometime between 1910 and 1920. Thank you, Cyndi

Citizenship or naturalization papers

VickiHamilton20 — 1 May 2007 11:16:19 GMT

When would I find Citizenship or Naturalization papers in Illinois? . My father went to school in Westville/Danville Illinois for his citizenship in 1941.

cancelled removed from register

alexashersears — 17 Sep 2004 7:16:28 GMT

My gr-gr-gr-uncle is listed in the Lassen County, CA Voters Register in 1867. It lists his Naturalization the same year. Can anyone tell me what this would mean???

Naturalization petition dismissed - V F Draft

cmw829 — 14 Mar 2007 11:04:31 GMT

I've seen several dismissed petitions where the reason was "Petitioner in V F Draft". Would anyone know what this means? Thanks in advance.

Where do I send form G-639 to?

dmkw_1 — 12 Dec 2006 1:37:58 GMT

I've filled in form G-639 to request the naturalization record of William Henry Inman b.1871 and was naturalized on July 12th 1938. Where do I send the request to as the US Immigration departments have been reorganized recently?

Thanks,
David.

declaration of intent/naturalization

pmaiaroto — 15 Oct 2006 1:37:43 GMT

My gr.grandfather came to the US from Germany. The 1900 Census said he was naturalized in 1850.
How long would he have had to be in the US before he became a citizen? How do I find information on the declaration of intention for citizenship? And what information can I find on this declaration of intent?
I would appreciate any help...I haven't a clue.
Thanks,
Pam

naturalization

jeanne — 21 Apr 2006 12:48:14 GMT

my grandfather came to the united states in 1896 and he was born in 1885. when do they get naturalized. He married in the United States in 1909.

How to get copy of "alien seaman identification card"?

kohrtzmahler — 13 Sep 2006 10:25:36 GMT

Where do I find the archive of "alien seaman identification card"? How do I get a copy of it with the photo and fingerprint shown?

I am looking for card # (NY) 51449-1 issued abt. 1918/19. I'm not sure that the (NY) is a part of the #.

All kind of information about the subject will be appreciated.

With kind regards

Lass Mahler, Denmark

Becoming a US citizen

bjhunt91 — 13 Aug 2006 5:48:54 GMT

Who do I contact about info on my Grandfather? He became a citizen, not sure what year. Would like to find out more about his history. Not sure where to start. Any information greatly appreciated.
thanks,
bj hunt

Naturalization West Virginia

Theresa Kersten — 30 May 2006 5:13:40 GMT

I've hit a brick wall trying to locate my great-grandfather's
declaration of intent. He was William Boyle, he married
Margaret Muldoon in Wheeling, West Virginia on Jan.
2, 1856. He bought land in Pease Township, Belmont
County, Ohio in 1861. They attended the Catholic cathedral
in Wheeling even after buying the land across the river
in Ohio. Records indicate that he was a machinist.
His parents were Neal and Margaret Boyle. Using his
age given at marriage, I've been working with a birth year
of 1830, give or take a year. He died in Missouri prior to
the 1880 census, so I can't use the information from it
to fix his arrival more securely in time. We'd really like
to know where he came from in Ireland if at all possible.
Does anyone have suggestions? Thanks.

IL, Cook Co naturalization - whereto look?

aspen89 — 6 Jan 2006 11:30:30 GMT

My relatives were naturalized in 1906 (per 1920 census).
Where can I look for their records?

Naturalization records

Elaine — 18 Dec 2005 12:45:35 GMT

can anyone tell me where I can search for copies of Naturalization records on

Mary Naomi M(a)ckenzie
born 1867, Queensland Australia
parents William McKenzie and Grace Waters
Father settled in Canada in 1883 and Mary went to the states, next record I have is she married Joseph O Gorman in New York in Nov 1892

Thanks so much
Elaine

DECLARATION OF INTENT

bpob1 — 19 Sep 2005 4:14:28 GMT

Question: Have found the DECLARATION OF INTENT for my Irish immigrant ancestor in Indiana in 1858. Is this all he needed to do to become a U.S. citizen? Or, should I continue to look for some other naturalization record? And what and where should I look?
Bob in AZ bpob@ cox.net

Where are naturalization records

kevinerwin1 — 21 Jul 2005 9:21:07 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to find out where the naturalization records for Wilson County, Kansas are. I have checked the Courthouse and the Kansas State Historical Society and no luck.

New Jersey Naturalization records (2 pages of surnames of "P")

Retiree45 — 19 May 2005 8:06:49 GMT

I just wanted to pass along this info on these 2 pages in the hopes it could help someone. I sent off to NJ State Archives for some family info and they in turn searched the NJ Supreme Court & Burlington County Court, Clerks Office for Naturalization records. The two attachments are the two pages (p. 226-227) that I received back. The surnames range from Paladine thru Prindble.
Nothing to do with my family though.
Good Luck,
Tom

Harmon Reichman(Richman) naturalized in 1719, from Germany

mills5493 — 15 Dec 2002 6:01:33 GMT

I think Harmon ended up in NJ. He had a son named Jacob b. 1713, do not where he was born. And a Grandson Mathias b. 1739.

Help finding record from Index entry

edleek1 — 13 Apr 2005 11:26:21 GMT

Samuel Feiner
Naturalized 5/15/1901
Vol 101
Record 368
US District Court NY (Manhattan)
Found this in an index online.
Where do I get the Petition and Declaration ?

Washington D.C. naturalization

jpatterson9800 — 15 Feb 2005 6:29:42 GMT

I am trying to find out to whom (where) I write to get a copy of naturalization papers filed in Washington D.C. before 1906, and also for papers filed in Washington D.C. after 1906.

Thanks!

Sites for Naturalization records

Robert — 10 Jan 2005 7:32:00 GMT

Need help on the Naturalization sites to find a person.

Any help please e-mail

Thanks

Robert Lellock
Robtcop@aol.com

Questions

@@DavidLJoh@aol.com — 16 Jun 2005 2:36:24 GMT

A man arrives in USA June of 1867, applies to become a citizen in Oct of 1868 and on the 1900 census there is "P" in the column under Naturalization which I assume means he never applied for his second papers. When he arrived in this country his son was 3 years old.
Did this son have to go through the Naturalization process when he became 21?
Did any of his sons born in this country after June of 1867 have to go through the Naturalization process?

Morris Jacobson 1906-1983

flowerfrogirl1 — 13 Dec 2004 3:17:01 GMT

I did a search and came up with 1 record from the NY Naturlization. I was wondering if someone with a subscription to that can tell me what it says. I am researching this family and having a hard time as there are many of them in the Chicago area.

Thank you,
Christie

lost records

anton733 — 28 Jul 2005 12:11:46 GMT

my great grandfather casper nelson , came to the usa around the year of 1870? he was naturalized . in trempeauleau co wisconsin. when i contacted the court house in whitehall wisc.To get a copy of his records , they said that the book showing his naturalization info had been lost. would anyone have any idea how i would have to proceed from here. to be able obtain a copy of his records.. thanks Tony Nelson

Great Website Helping with Italian Citizenship

Nick — 26 Oct 2004 1:40:01 GMT

This site (www.bellaconsultants.com) offers the full service for those seeking Italian Dual Citizenship. They will help determine if you are eligible, obtain all necessary documents, and help prepare your application. Very good for anyone pursuing Italian Citizenship.

Francesconi

suenguy_1 — 2 Jun 2004 4:59:10 GMT

My husband's ancestor (Guido Francesconi b. 1844, d. 1898 Brooklyn, NY) lists "king of Portugal" as his former nationality on his NY petition for naturalization. Because of the way the words are written, it almost looks like "Portugal" was written first and "king of" was added as an afterthought. We always thought he was from Italy. He still may have been and lived in Portugal. He was a captain of a ship, or had a ship of his own or something like that, apparently successful if tradition can be believed, maybe he sailed between Portugal and Genoa, Italy, perhaps to the U.S. as well. His wife and all but one child were born in Italy and immigrated in 1884 from Italy. We don't have info on when Guido immigrated.
My guess is that business went bad, the long distance marriage was tiresome and they decided to try their luck in the US. In the US, Guido set up business in NYC as an importer/exporter. Can someone please give me some tips as to research in Portugal? I am not bilingual and don't know where to begin as Portuguese info is not as available as other nationalities. I would like also to find information on the shipping link as it could really answer many questions. Was there a Portuguese or Italian ship's registry in the 1800s?

Automatic citizenship?

cgoud800 — 8 Apr 2004 3:57:39 GMT

Did a foreigner who served in the Civil War get automatic citizenship? How about if he married a U.S. citizen?

Location of Naturalization records

fwnewman — 5 Apr 2004 3:39:03 GMT

It seems I'm going around and around. Is there a location where I might search Connecticut Naturalization records? I'm particularly interested in Windham County Connicticut.

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

declaration of intent ?

Moore4480 — 2 Mar 2002 8:26:11 GMT

Can someone please tell me how to start me research in finding the "declaration of intent" or the naturaization papers if I am not sure where the event took place? Also, where can I find alien registration records? Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Bonnie Moore

HELP-suggestions for obtaining naturalization papers

Jessica — 25 Apr 2002 1:50:53 GMT

I am currently in the process of obtaining death certificates of my great great grandparents and have come across a delicate problem that I would appreciate any suggestions/help solving. In order to obtain naturalization certificates and petition for naturalization, I must prove through I am a direct descendant by using my great great grandparents death certificate plus birth certificates leading to me. My problem with this is that I am not comfortable asking my elderly grandmother for a copy of her birth certificate as she gets somewhat confused at times and may not understand why I am seeking this information. She has been sick lately and I do not want to cause her anymore stress. I am unable to obtain a copy of this on my own as due to Michigan law, it is not allowed. I am wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem and am open to any suggestions. Can anyone thing of a way to get around this using any other documentation? Thank you.

PA Naturalization Lookup

James Monteith — 24 Mar 2004 6:20:03 GMT

I am trying to find information for my ancestor, James Monteith of County Tyrone, Ireland. He arrived at Philadelphia, PA port on January 29, 1795 and later lived in Washington Twp, Fayette Co, PA. He was Naturalized in 1817. I have the following references:
1) Othcourt: Naturalizations 1802-1830: Fayette Co, PA
2) Series #33.75, RG-33, Records of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District, NATURALIZATION PAPERS, 1794-1819, 1821-1868, Carton 3.
3) Philadelphia Naturalization Records 1789-1880
An Index to records of Aliens’ declarations of intention and/or Oaths of Allegiance, 1789-1880, In United States Circuit Court, United States District Court, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Quarter Sessions Court, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia.
Edited by P. William Filby
Gale Research Co, Book Tower, Detroit, Michigan 48226 copyright 1982
ISBN: 0-8103-1116-X
Any information could be key in linking him with the rest of the family. Thanks.
Jim
james_monteith@hotmail.com

G639 Requests, Response Time and Control Numbers

rjd132 — 22 Nov 2003 4:16:07 GMT

This summer (Late June) I sent in three G639 forms to INS, one for each of three of my ancestors. Within about three weeks I received receipts from INS, with control numbers, stating my requests were simple and shouldn't take long to process.
The first week of August I received a full response for one of my three requests. I still have not received any response for the other two requests.

I wanted to find out if anyone knew what sort of response time I should expect for a "request on the simple track."
And when I should use the control numbers to inquire about these outstanding requests.

Thanks for your input.

Italian-American Citizenship and U.S. Naturalization Process

rheffer110 — 8 Nov 2003 12:24:22 GMT

I am exploring the possibility of attaining Italian citizenship based on my maternal grandparents birth in Italy in the early 1900's. In researching my maternal grandfather's American naturalization process, I am trying to determine if he was naturalized before or after my mother's birth. If he was naturalized before her birth I cannot get citzenship. If he was naturalized AFTER her birth, I can proceed.

My mother was born in 1929. According to the 1930 Census, my grandfather had filed his "first papers" toward Naturalization which would have been his Declaration of Intention. But he was not fully naturlized until after that point.

Would I still qualify for Italian Citizenship if he wasn't fully naturalized at her birth but had started the process?

Grazie!

Richard Heffernan

N-400 questions

Sam Rifai — 1 Sep 2003 9:58:57 GMT

I am applying for my citizenship, I have completed the N-400 form but I am stuck on 3 questions....here is my status...I hold a green card through marriage, my wife became a US Citizen sometimes in 1995 and she was married before from an American citizen...my wife and I are seperated now and I am filling for a divorce and she's missing and I can't find her....on the form it asks what date she became a citizen, also what date was she married the first time....I don't know the answer to either question and I have no documents to find the answers....my third question is a little more complicated it concerns the selective services....when I entered the US I entered on a Tourist Visa...lawful nonimmigrant but 6 months after my visa expired I was out of status I was 22 at the time and I never registered with selective services... now do I need a status information letter?

form I-134

rad — 18 Aug 2003 3:19:38 GMT

Hello,
I am filling form I-134 for my fiancee. I am naturalized citizen and in the form they were asking if a US ctizen through naturalization ,give certificate of naturalization number. Is this going to be A... number or the number on the top of the certificate. Please help..

immigration

entela — 22 Jun 2003 5:33:16 GMT

Dera mrs

Iam looking for George A Thomas .He was born in Poloska,Albania on 25 August 1889 and imigrated in Unated States on 1910 .He arrived at the por of New York In the State of New York on 20 december 1910.he was subscribe and sworn in the office of Clerk of said Court at Boston ,mass,on 16 April 1928.please coulde you heip us to get some information about his naturalization records?Could it be possible For him and for us to be citizen of United States.?
thank you in advance for your help

New Searchable online databases NY, GA, Minnesota

LorineSchulze71 — 4 Nov 2004 6:47:54 GMT

I've added the following databases and records to
http://NaturalizationRecords.com/ this week:

*~*~*~*~*~*
NEW YORK

http://naturalizationrecords.com/usa/ny_natGillespie.shtml

Naturalization Indexes for surname GILLESPIE 1900-1924 New York
City

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MINNESOTA

http://naturalizationrecords.com/usa/mn_natrec-a.shtml

Index to Naturalization Records (various kinds - Certificates of Arrival, Petitions, Declarations, etc) for the District of
Minnesota, 1943 - 1978.

*~*~*~*~*~*
GEORGIA

http://naturalizationrecords.com/usa/ga_natpet.shtml
Index to Naturalization Petitions for the Eastern (Savannah)
Division of the Southern District of Georgia

The earliest is dated 1783, the latest 1858. I have
extracted arrival dates and ship names for all individuals
(where available) and these are included with the index.

*~*~*~*~*~*
As always, *all* records on NaturalizationRecords.com are FREE
to use. Please let each page load completely and scroll down to view the records.

Lorine

Naturalization & Social Security

blugyl — 31 Mar 2003 5:26:15 GMT

Grandfather, Giuseppe Roppo, immigrated in 1903. Grandmother, Grazia Caschetta, immigrated in 1907. As late as the 1930 Census, he still responded as having filed his first papers(Pa). She still responded as being an Alien (Al). He died in early 1950s. She died in late 1970s. They both had Social Security numbers. My question: Was a person required to be Naturalized before he/she could register for and ultimately obtain Social Security benefits? Thank you.

Online Searchable Naturalization Indexes

joe — 31 Jan 2003 3:11:46 GMT

You can find a nice directory of online Naturalization indexes here...

Online Searchable Naturalization Indexes
http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/naturalization.html

Good luck with your searches.

Regards,
Joe

ONLINE! Declarations of Intent for NY 1832-1836

LorineMS — 20 Mar 2003 8:25:35 GMT

Hi Everyone

I'm working on a huge set of records for my new site
NaturalizationRecords.com at

http://naturalizationrecords.com/

The set of records are Declarations of Intent in New York
1827- 1895, from the Justice's Court, Albany, New York

Declarations of Intent are a first step towards finding an
ancestor's immigration year, and from there a ships
passenger list.

The Index to Book 2 & 3 is being put online as it is
transcribed. A volunteer is helping me with this and she
deserves a very big "Thank you!" for working so hard.

More names will follow as time permits. For now, you can
enjoy the index to Surnames for years 1832-1836 which begins
at

http://naturalizationrecords.com/usa/nyintent_a1833.shtml

You can also start at the Online Records for New York found
at

http://naturalizationrecords.com/usa/ny_onlinedb.shtml

Lorine

Naturalization Records for Boston MA

fawniesrose — 2 Nov 2003 8:55:55 GMT

Where would I find naturalization records for 1876? My ancestor; William Henry Clukas became a US citizen in Oct. 1876 at 45 years of age. He immigrated from New Brunswick Canada. He either came through Boston MA or Maine.

If he came thru Portland Maine, and became a US Citizen from that state, where would these records be held?

If he came thru Boston and came a US Citizen from that state, where would these records be held?

Thank you for any help that can be given.

Regards,

Fawn Unger
fawniesrose@attbi.com

Naturalization by Act of Congress, Chicago IL

annetwing — 15 Dec 2002 5:21:48 GMT

I'm interested in obtaining naturalization documentation for an ancestor who lived in Chicago, IL, in the late 1800s. In the voter registration rolls (both 1890 and 1892), it is recorded that he was naturalized, but no court or year was identified, only a "yes" answer in the column "By Act of Congress."

My ancestor was born in Scotland, immigrated first to Nova Scotia, and then to Chicago.

Does anyone have any experience with this type of naturalization, or know how I could go about getting information relating to it? Thank you for any help.

Confusion over Seeking Naturalization Papers

Jessica — 15 Dec 2002 5:23:41 GMT

Hello, I am new to all of this and as you can see, I have many questions :) :
Can anyone tell me when receiving a naturalization certificate if you actually receive a photo of the applicant?

Also must you obtain the naturalization certificate before pursing the petition for naturalization or do you receive both from INS after using form G-639?

Must I know where my ancestors filed for naturalization papers in order to obtain them or should I start directly with INS?

Do I really need to provide copies of my ancestors death certificate AND birth certificates leading up to me to prove relation in order to receive naturalization papers?

Are there any other naturalization papers I should ask for other than Declaration of Intention, , Naturalization Certificate, and Petition for Naturalizatin or can I just ask for "the whole file"?

Form G-639 looks like a nightmare. Any suggestions on filling it out?

Thank you

Naturalization in Alabama

PhyllisSnook — 23 May 2004 10:12:05 GMT

Where were the most likely places a family would get their
naturalization in Alabama in the 1880's ?
I am working on the PIERSON line and have nothing to go on
with the exception of knowing that my grandfather HARRY
PIERSON came to this country,from England, at the age of three.
On the census, it states that he received
his naturalization in the state of Alabama.
Any help on this subject would be appreciated.
psnook47@earthlink.net

naturalization records

gkf372 — 22 Jan 2003 3:40:51 GMT

I am very new to research, but came across the INS website a couple of days ago. Supposedly, they can retrieve A-Files (registration of aliens during WWI and WWII, and all subsequent legal papers) and C-Files (all legal papers relating to naturalization and new citizenship) with only a name, date, and place of birth. They have access to records from every state and court, small local courts as well as federal. I have just sent for the imformation I am looking for, so I don't know if this is really as easy as it sounds, but it is worth a try. I don't have the site adress, but all I did was search under naturalization.

Help in next step

FFusiak — 15 Dec 2002 5:26:37 GMT

Approximately 3-4 months ago, I submitted Freedom of Information requests to the INS on form G639 on my ggp John OLKEWICZ and Mary SIELSKA. Although I submitted copies of their Certificate of Citizenship, the US DOJ INS informed me that they did not locate any information. I was trying to determine their actually dates of entry into the US.

Can anyone provide some suggestions on my next step or other avenues to pursue.

Thank You

Naturalization, Civil War Enlistment and Homesteading

larraine_f — 21 Dec 2002 6:02:16 GMT

Do not know to find where look for answers to these questions.
Did Civil war enlistment for a newly arrived german emigrate
provide automatic naturalization?.
If so, did that include his family?.
did one have to be naturalized to be granted a homestead acreage.
Did an emigrate of age for enlistment for civil war, have a choice of if, where and how?
Could the promise of enlistment provide better opportunities for the soldier's family, like homestead, etc.
thank you for answering.

Using G-639 after someone's death?

Jenefer — 20 Nov 2001 10:52:58 GMT

Hi -

I'm trying to obtain naturalization records on my grandfather, and I have downloaded the form G-639 to request the records. There is a place that indicates if the person is deceased, I must provide proof of death. The problem I have is that it also says you can only access someone's records with their permission. There is no separate instruction as to who can request the information of a deceased individual.

If anyone knows how this works, I would really appreciate your help! I can have my grandmother, his wife, sign the form, but I don't know if that's acceptable...

Thanks!

Naturalization Questions for Anyone

Peggy Wright Woolf — 1 Feb 2002 12:08:02 GMT

My grandfather says he was naturalized in 1906 (according to the 1920 census). I am starting in Westchester Co, NY first and then on with the form G-639. Question-I do not have any of the information such as naturalization certificate numbers etc they ask for. Will this hinder my search or will his name and address etc. do?

HELP-obtaining naturalization papers

Jessica — 25 Apr 2002 2:54:11 GMT

I am fairly new to genealogy and I am currently in the process of obtaining death certificates of my great great grandparents and have come across a delicate problem that I would appreciate any suggestions/help solving. In order to obtain naturalization certificates and petition for naturalization, I must prove through I am a direct descendant by using my great great grandparents death certificate plus birth certificates leading to me. My problem with this is that I am not
comfortable asking my elderly grandmother for a copy of her birth certificate as she gets somewhat confused at times and may not understand why I am seeking this information. She has been sick lately and I do not want to cause her anymore stress. I am unable to obtain a copy of this on my own as due to Michigan law, it is not allowed. I am wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem and am open to
any suggestions. Can anyone thing of a way to get around this using any other documentation? Can a birth announcement be used in place of a birth certificate?

Also I was going to start my quest for naturalization records directally with the INS, but have found others searching at a local court level. Would I be further ahead to proceed with the INS or try to determine what court my ancestors began? And must I obtain a Naturalization certificate before I can obtain a petition for Naturalization? Must I have Form G-639 notarized?
Thank you.

Naturalized with parents?

Jenefer — 21 Oct 2001 2:34:49 GMT

Would my grandfather would have been automatically naturalized when his parents were? And if so, how can I find the records? He came to the U.S. at 1 year old from Italy - Italian dual citizenship specifies that he must have been naturalized after my mother's birth for me to obtain citizenship, but I don't know if I can get around that since he wouldn't have exactly done so voluntarily. ??

Thanks,
Jenefer

Naturalization questions?

serena — 25 Feb 2002 8:22:45 GMT

My G,G,G grandfather came to the USA(Staten Island) in
1851 with his wife and possibly 3 children. One child for
sure,who was 1yr.After arriving,they went to Wilmington,
Delaware until 1857.They were from Germany. How does a
person find out if they were naturalized in N.Y. or Delaware?

Dresko

Linda Dresko — 15 Dec 2002 8:51:12 GMT

1.Looking for Adam Dresko in Grassflat Pa I am looking for what year he Naturalization.
2.Passenger list Passport Records

Naturalization records

familyfinder45 — 2 Apr 2002 2:30:00 GMT

I have a copy of "intent" for one of my ancestors that lived in Michigan at the time. My question is where do I go to get a copy of the actual naturalization papers? Any help would be much appreciated!! Colleen

Naturalization and citizenship

lonniegrimm — 26 Mar 2002 2:32:11 GMT

My great-grandfather was born in Germany. He came to America in 1902. He was married in 1904 to an American. In 1913 he became a naturalized citizen. The question is: Did my great-grandmother and later their children lose or did not have US citizenship until my great-grandfather was a naturalized citizen?

PA Naturalization Records

jswolf2 — 3 Nov 2001 9:03:56 GMT

My husband's grandfather lived in Titusville, Crawford Co., PA when he was naturalized (between 1915 and 1920). Can anyone tell me where I can find naturalization records for this time period and locality?

Help getting C-Files

KayeFink — 2 Sep 2003 1:16:25 GMT

I have been trying for over 2 years to get my husband's grd-father's naturalization papers.....I have a FOIA #, naturalization date and certificate number.....how do I get the INS to respond other than saying I am # such and such on a list......HELP! Kaye

GGGrandfather's naturalization

Jan Peterson — 8 Nov 2001 6:49:19 GMT

I am not sure how naturalization works. Is it possible to obtain a copy of my gggrandfathers naturalization papers or papers he filled out to get his naturalization? He was an immigrant from Nova Scotia and his obituary says he was naturalized in Storey County,Nevada in 1873. Where would I look to find this information? I don't know where in Nova Scotia he came from, and was hoping to find that out through investigating his naturalization. Thank you, Jan

Naturalization in Allegheny County, PA

Dogthy — 25 Sep 2005 12:41:54 GMT

I know from the 1920 census that my great-grandfather was an alien. Is there any index I can use to see if he ever became a citizen?

INS Form G639

jswolf2 — 3 Nov 2001 11:54:14 GMT

From what site do I order the download of INS Form G639? Could not find the form at the National Archives site.

NATURALIZED IN 1912

SUE — 5 Sep 2001 2:24:47 GMT

Looking for any information on Jacob SEIFFER
Naturalized in 1912 in Paterson or Hudson New Jersey
Thanks, Sue

info on records

shubent — 20 Apr 2003 10:02:21 GMT

I just received my great grandfather's naturaliztion record yesterday. I was hoping it would lead me to his parents, provide info about children of his that died at young ages, etc. However, all that I have is a 3 page document that appears to be the second part of the process. I am new to the naturalization research portion of this genealogy trek, so I don't know much. However, isn't there another part of the process that might provide more genealogical info? If so, can anyone direct me to where I might find it?

Also, fortunately the newly acquired record does provide the names of the two witnesses. Were there any typical individuals people used as witnesses in these proceedings (i.e., relatives?)? Any insight would be helpful. Thanks.

Where to Write for Nationalization Records

McAleer — 15 Dec 2002 7:17:36 GMT

Where can I get the address to write to, for PA nationalization records? Rita

Naturalization Requirement?

JForman3604 — 5 Oct 2001 9:52:16 GMT

Were all immigrants required to apply for citizenship prior to 1900? After 1900?

Henry Kress Kumpakiske/Schultz (Bayou La Batre, Mobile County, AL)

patcreelkendrick — 28 Oct 2004 10:30:45 GMT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Petition of Naturalization, US District Southern District of Alabama, Mobile, Alabama # 1162, DATE: May 13, 1920 The petition of: HENRY SCHULTZ, Bayou La Batre, County of Mobile, State of Alabama. occupation: Carpenter, born: Nov 25, 1872, Russia; Immigrated from: Rija, (then) Russia; Date of Departure: Feb 15, 1903; Date of Arrival: July 12, 1903, New York; Ship: Pennsylvania; Present address: Mobile County, Alabama since December 9, 1910; Family: wife: Marie (Mary) Mie Meji or Meje or Meja; children: Annie, Walter, Henry; signed by: Henry Schultz, and clerk for Mobile County, Alabama District Office. record #515 ------------------ There is alot more on copy, but some unreadable. This and all copies I received from my cousin, Lynette Schultz. Surname: Kumpakiske/Kumpakszke, Kumpakiškis, 'Kumpakiške, Kumpakiškiene', 'Kumpakiškaite', 'Kumpakiškaite' ,Meje/Mie/Mey/Meja, Delaw?, Schultz, Kissel/Kessel, Pendarvis, Jones, Creel/Creal of Mobile County, Al & Jackson County, MS ------------------------- regards, Pat Creel kendrick_@webtv.com

British or American citizen?

delawareblue — 20 Apr 2003 8:55:43 GMT

Hello to all,

I'm currently researching an area I'm unfamiliar with. Can you help? My English ancestor sailed to America in 1837. In 1839 he married an American woman and they had a child. Around 1842 they sailed back to England. All passenger records before approx. 1900 to England were destroyed by order of the board which has left me only one place to look - passport applications. My understanding is, passports were given to American citizens ONLY and from what I've read about the laws back then...a woman marrying an Englishman therefor becomes an English citizen (even though they are living in America). Do I have that right, and if so....what then becomes of the child? Did the law apply to the child as well?

I would like to research the passport applications but really need to know this first.

With kind regards and thank you for any help you can provide.
Fiona Price

Naturalization Files

Patrick Weklar — 15 Dec 2002 6:22:57 GMT

I have a quick question. Please excuse me if this has been asked and answered in the past. In researching my grandfather, who emigrated to the US from Poland in 1900-1901, I noted that on the 1920 Federal Census he was listed as having filed his "first papers." However, on the 1925 New York State Census he is still listed as an "alien" (he died in 1928).

My question: should there be record (either at the local courthouse or possibly at INS) of his Declaration of Intent, regardless of whether he eventually became a citizen?

Any advice is appreciated!

Patrick Weklar

Online Naturalization Indexes

Joe — 17 Sep 2001 12:50:28 GMT

Online Searchable Naturalization Indexes & Databases
http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/naturalization.html

Regards,
Joe

Naturalization in Chicago Illinois

Alethea Gaukel — 26 Jul 2001 1:53:55 GMT

Hi I am searching for informationOn my great great grandparents. They came to America in 1889. They Supposedly went right to Chicago Ill.
My Grandparents names Were John Waters and Ann henderson (maiden name)
When They moved to Chicago Ann was 8 months Pregnant With my great Grandfather Malcolm Waters.

Any information As to where I would begin to look for Birth records as Well as Naturalization records Would Be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
ALethea

Where to find naturalization records

eczak — 15 Dec 2002 6:20:26 GMT

I don't know where to begin looking for naturalization records for my gr grandfather and/or his father. They lived in NY in 1850. My gr grandfather was born in 1841 in England but I don't know where. He fought in the Civil War. NY Census says he was naturalized. Can you help? Thanks!

Naturalisation and the Census

janinekrier — 28 Jun 2005 1:35:06 GMT

On a census record What would NA and PA stand for.

Questions about Naturalization

Carin — 17 Aug 2001 9:14:45 GMT

I haven't looked for Naturalization Records before, so I have a question before I start looking. Did immigrants have to be naturalized? My GGG-grandfather came to America in 1828. Was there a law that said he had to swear an oath to America? If they didn't, what percent of the immigrants did get naturalized?

Carin

Naturalization records for John F. I. Spach Mobile, Alabama

Monette Hartley — 28 Aug 2001 1:29:00 GMT

How do I get information on the records of John F. I. Spach age 32 in the United States 4years applied in Mobile, Alabama July 30, 1857 book 03 page 671

Erie County, Pa. Naturalization

memconsu — 15 Dec 2002 6:12:00 GMT

I got rejected by NARA as not having enough information to locate the Decl. of Intent for Hugh McNulty, born in Ireland around 1815. He must have Arrived in U.S. between 1836 to 1847. He settled in Greene Twp., Erie County as recorded on the 1850 Census. He was a farmer. I have all the Census info on his wife and kids. Question: If I wrote the Erie County Courthouse would this be enough info for them?

Naturalization & Citizenship

Noanie — 15 Dec 2002 7:15:27 GMT

Where do I write for naturalization records in Idaho? My ggrandfather George Louis Frederickson lived in Nez Perce Co, Idaho, came from Denmark in 1872 and was naturalized in1893.
Thank you,
Noan Brook Williams

Max Busch

Evelyn Johnson — 15 Dec 2002 6:13:04 GMT

Looking for Max Busch born Heidelburg, Germany, became US Citizen 10/17/1882

HENRY EVERS DECLARATION

Anna (Evers) Clement — 16 Dec 2002 7:49:56 GMT

Have found the following about my paternal great-grandfather. First real lead...now what?Where do i go from here to get copy?
Henry B. Evers Nat Rec Bk 44 pg.333 16th day of April 1888 Final order, declaration of Intent feled 2 year prior, 5 yrs.residence last past in U.S. 1 yr in Ill. from Germany.

Naturalization possible within 1 year?

Paula van Huijstee — 13 Jul 2001 3:11:42 GMT

My gr-uncle came to the US from the Netherlands, most likely in 1923 as this is when his daughter in the Netherlands was born. In 1925 he married in Australia, he entered Australia in March 1924. We later found out he had been a naturalized American. How could he have been naturalized in only one year????? Would he have become an American if he had married an American woman?

Declaration of Intent

MaryP1822 — 15 Dec 2002 7:12:45 GMT

My gggrandfather filed a Declaration of Intent in Minnesota in 1857; other than renouncing his country and the approximate date of his arrival (1850), there really isn't any other information.Is this typical? I was hoping for more information, such as the port he arrived at, the name of the ship, etc.Any info would be appreciated.Thanks.

BONHEYO/BONEHEYO FAMILY NATURALIZATION

snoopybird — 15 Dec 2002 7:14:15 GMT

I need help to find information regarding my ancestors who were from either The Netherlands or Germany. They arrived in America in the 1800's.

I have found one Boneheyo on the California Death Records however she had no Social Security Number. Would this mean she was not naturalized?

How can I find out if there is no Social Security Number? How can I find Naturalization Records in America?

Naturalization Papers From NARA

marie — 15 Dec 2002 8:49:50 GMT

Has anyone been successful in retrieving Naturalization papers from NARA? If so, are these the actual, original documents? If not the originals, is it possible to send to the "court" files for the originals? I am interested in originals because I think there may be more information attached or included in the files.

Thank You,
marie

New Jersey/New York naturalization records

JeffHodson841 — 15 Dec 2002 6:51:08 GMT

I need help! My gg grandfather Robert Hodson (born in England) and his wife Alice Daring (born in Ireland), came to America sometime prior (probably within 10 years prior)to 1851. Since they were in Newark by 1851 I know it is a good bet that they arrived at Ellis Island. One problem I have is that the name was sometimes misspelled as Hudson. I have been unable to find immigration records (because I don't know exactly when or under which spelling)for them so I can't trace them back to Europe. Can anyone help? How do I go about finding their naturalization papers with such limited information and without the ability to travel to New York?

Gust Chrisoules emmigrated to the US

stripes87 — 17 Apr 2003 3:32:55 GMT

We are trying to find information out on my husbands grandfather but we are not getting anywhere. Gust Chrisoules emmigrated to the US in 1912 to Ellis Island and then on to Kokomo Indiana. The problem we are having is that when he came to the US his name had been changed for some reason. The spelling in my mother in-laws birth cert. says his name is Chrisoules while hers is spelled Chrisoul. The other reason we are running into a problem is that all of his papers were stolen including naturalization, pass port, and birth cert. The only good thing is that he was able to obtain a SS# but even that is not coming up in any data bank. My sister in-law called the Greece Embassy but has been given the run around and we have ran his name through Ellis Island but cant find his name on any of the ships manifest. Any ideals on where we can look next? We have hit just about every genealogy site we can find and have found no information. He even served in the US Army in Texas but we can not find any documentation of this man anywhere! We know he DID exsist as he had a wife and two daughters !! Please give suggestion!! Thank You Karen White

Finding Naturalization Records in Pa

mary mardan — 15 Dec 2002 4:25:00 GMT

Any suggestions as to where to find records of naturalization in POTTER COUNY PA?

Thank you
danfac@aol.com

QUINN-Minnesota

MaryP1822 — 15 Dec 2002 7:19:40 GMT

Michael Quinn, my gggrandfather, in his declaration of intent, stated that he "first arrived in 1851 on or about the 15th day of August".He filed these papers in Hennepin county, Minnesota in 1857.The declaration of intent doesn't give any info as to where he arrived, or what ship he sailed on.Would the final papers give more information? Does anyone have any suggestions?Thanks!

Charles Mainch Marthinson

fgaddison3 — 15 Dec 2002 4:18:28 GMT

does anyone know anything about charles mainch marthinson ...danish born october 1844 taagerup denmarkcame through canada to michigan or wisconsin was a lumberman owned timber land fife lake michigan south carolina inflorence columbia and other outposts in s.c. he married about 1892 lilian castello taylor born in wilmington del. 1876 they had a son detlow mainch in philadelphia pa in december 1894 went to columbia s.c shortly there after then was list3ed i think on 1900 census of south carolina came to washington d.c.about 1902 or3 had a bottle factory where he invented and produced the paper carton i think he filed for citizenship i 1904 lived at 1417 cliftonstreet northwest until his death at home in january 1913. his death certidicate gives only dates places no other information can anyone fill in blanks ? thank you his granddaughtrt

Declaration of Intent

J_VanZant — 15 Dec 2002 8:52:03 GMT

Does anyone know what this is? How is it different from Naturalization Records? Thanks Judy

Naturalization Records vs. Adoption/Guardianship Records

kgriffin3503 — 15 Dec 2002 7:49:45 GMT

does anyone now which records to research first - my grandmother was born in Romania @ 1913 and adopted in northern Ohio when she was 1 year old. Do I start with: naturalization, adoption or guardianship records??? All I have is her parents (and her adopted names...) Bessie (Cleverdon: m.) and Dwight Rogers Mary Elizabeth Marybeth Rogers. (upon marriage it became "FARR") My grandmother is now deceased.

How long did it take? (Approx)

micheleyegge — 15 Dec 2002 7:40:04 GMT

My ancestor moved from MD, OH, PA to IA within the first few years after his arrival to the US. I don't know which state to start looking-without looking in all of them? I realize the process varies from each person but is there an average time? myegge@earthlink.net -thanks!

How to find

kelleyragsdale5 — 15 Dec 2002 7:28:12 GMT

I have just found my immigrant ancestor in Wisconsin he was from Ireland.He shows up there in the 1850's. What was required of him by the goverment at that time. Would there be any records of him other than ship manifest? Thank you Kelley

Declaration of Intent

AWilson2313 — 15 Dec 2002 6:53:57 GMT

I understand that prior to obtaining a "Certificate of Naturalization"... Our ancestors had to fill out a "Declaration of Intent" which has more personal information on it... Does anybody know where this document would be filed...or how I could get a copy of it?
Thanks, Anita