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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: | ||
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*Name of the petitioner | *Name of the petitioner | ||
*Residence of petitioner | *Residence of petitioner | ||
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⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page | ⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page | ||
⇒Select "Soundex Range" which takes you to the images | ⇒Select "Soundex Range" which takes you to the images | ||
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. | |||
Keep in mind: | 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. Keep in mind: | ||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | ||
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | *You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | ||