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=== Citation for This Collection === | === Citation for This Collection === | ||
The following citation refers to the original source of the information for collections published in FamilySearch.org. Source citations include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records. br | The following citation refers to the original source of the information for collections published in FamilySearch.org. Source citations include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records. br> | ||
{{Collection citation | {{Collection citation | ||
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Index cards for naturalizations taking place prior to 1906 typically contain the following: | Index cards for naturalizations taking place prior to 1906 typically contain the following: | ||
[[Image:Illinois, Northern District, Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions (10-0397) (11-0450) DGS 4640946 109.jpg|thumb|right]] | [[Image:Illinois, Northern District, Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions (10-0397) (11-0450) DGS 4640946 109.jpg|thumb|right|Illinois, Northern District, Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions (10-0397) (11-0450) DGS 4640946 109.jpg]] | ||
*Name of the petitioner | *Name of the petitioner | ||
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*Birth date of spouse | *Birth date of spouse | ||
*Residence of spouse | *Residence of spouse | ||
== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> | To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Name Range" category which takes you to the images<br> | ||
⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Name Range" category which takes you to the images<br> | |||
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
Name indexes make it possible to access a specific record quickly. Check the index for the surname and then the given name. You may need to look at many cards to find the one you are seeking. Remember that these indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | Name indexes make it possible to access a specific record quickly. Check the index for the surname and then the given name. You may need to look at many cards to find the one you are seeking. Remember that these indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | ||
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*Try a different index if there is one for the years needed. You may also need to search the naturalization records year by year. | *Try a different index if there is one for the years needed. You may also need to search the naturalization records year by year. | ||
*Search the indexes of nearby counties. | *Search the indexes of nearby counties. | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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*[http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/finding-aids/courts/us-courts-chicago.html#general United States District and Circuit Court Records (Chicago)] | *[http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/finding-aids/courts/us-courts-chicago.html#general United States District and Circuit Court Records (Chicago)] | ||
*[http://www.germanroots.com/illinoisnat.html Online Illinois Naturalization Records Indexes & Finding Aids] | *[http://www.germanroots.com/illinoisnat.html Online Illinois Naturalization Records Indexes & Finding Aids] | ||
== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
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*[[Illinois|Illinois]] | *[[Illinois|Illinois]] | ||
*[[Illinois Naturalization and Citizenship|Illinois Naturalization and Citizenship]] | *[[Illinois Naturalization and Citizenship|Illinois Naturalization and Citizenship]] | ||
== Contributions to This Article == | == Contributions to This Article == | ||
{{Contributor invite}} | {{Contributor invite}} | ||
== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | == Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | ||
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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | ||
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | ||
=== Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection === | === Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection === | ||
"Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index, 1840-1950." | "Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index, 1840-1950." images, ''FamilySearch'' ([http://www.familysearch.org http://www.familysearch.org]): accessed 21 March 2012), Fred Ban, naturalized April 6, 1891; citing Illinois Naturalizastion Index, FHL microfilm 1,432,017;United States Federal Archives and Records Center, NARA M1285. | ||
Information about creating source citations for FamilySearch Historical Collections is listed in the wiki article [[Help:How to Create Source Citations For FamilySearch Historical Records Collections]]. | Information about creating source citations for FamilySearch Historical Collections is listed in the wiki article [[Help:How to Create Source Citations For FamilySearch Historical Records Collections]]. | ||