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The Family History Library has records of the U.S. Circuit Court for the Northern and Southern Districts, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts. See {{FHL|600459|subject-id|disp= Illinois-Naturalization}}in the Family History Library Catalog. For records not found in the Family History Library collection, contact the [[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)|National Archives, Chicago Branch]]. | The Family History Library has records of the U.S. Circuit Court for the Northern and Southern Districts, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts. See {{FHL|600459|subject-id|disp= Illinois-Naturalization}}in the Family History Library Catalog. For records not found in the Family History Library collection, contact the [[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)|National Archives, Chicago Branch]]. | ||
For the rural areas of Illinois, naturalizations were more likely recorded by the circuit court clerk in each county. [[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)|IRAD]](Illinois Regional Archives Depository) depositories have naturalization records for circuit, county, and municipal courts from many counties. Explore how to search [[IRAD|IRAD]]. The Family History Library also has microfilmed copies of the records from many Illinois counties. Do a "Place" search in the FamilySearch Catalog for your locality. Then search for naturalization records. Explore how to search the [[Family History Library Catalog| | For the rural areas of Illinois, naturalizations were more likely recorded by the circuit court clerk in each county. [[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)|IRAD]](Illinois Regional Archives Depository) depositories have naturalization records for circuit, county, and municipal courts from many counties. Explore how to search [[IRAD|IRAD]]. The Family History Library also has microfilmed copies of the records from many Illinois counties. Do a "Place" search in the FamilySearch Catalog for your locality. Then search for naturalization records. Explore how to search the [[Family History Library Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]]. In addition, some county naturalization records are abstracted and printed in genealogical journals. Many of these printed abstracts are indexed in PERSI (explore [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|how to search PERSI]]). | ||
An additional online resource is ({{RecordSearch|1834344}}) Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970. This online collection contains images from 43 Illinois county courts. Many of these probate court records may contain naturalization petitions, declarations, and final papers. The collection is browsable by county. | An additional online resource is ({{RecordSearch|1834344}}) Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970. This online collection contains images from 43 Illinois county courts. Many of these probate court records may contain naturalization petitions, declarations, and final papers. The collection is browsable by county. | ||
It is important to understand that naturalization records can be found on any level—state, county and local. Links to countywiki pages appear below. County pages may list availability and links to records. Additional resources for Illinois Naturalization may be found in the {{FHL|600459|subject-id|disp=Illinois-Naturalization}}topic page of the Family History Library catalog . Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [[Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. Also find Illinois Naturalization resources available at [http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=illinois+naturalization Other libraries (WorldCat)]. Explore how to search [[Worldcat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] and the [[Family History Library Catalog| | It is important to understand that naturalization records can be found on any level—state, county and local. Links to countywiki pages appear below. County pages may list availability and links to records. Additional resources for Illinois Naturalization may be found in the {{FHL|600459|subject-id|disp=Illinois-Naturalization}}topic page of the Family History Library catalog . Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [[Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. Also find Illinois Naturalization resources available at [http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=illinois+naturalization Other libraries (WorldCat)]. Explore how to search [[Worldcat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] and the [[Family History Library Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]].<br> | ||
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