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'' | '''''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship|U.S. Naturalizations]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York Genealogy|New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' Naturalization and Citizenship''' {{NY-sidebar}}''' | ||
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<br>If you do not know if your ancestor was naturalized, search for important clues in federal censuses (1870–1920) and state censuses (1825–1925). The 1925 state census, which is indexed and available on [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2704 Ancestry], specifically asks for the date and place of naturalization. Voting registers often give similar information. | <br>If you do not know if your ancestor was naturalized, search for important clues in federal censuses (1870–1920) and state censuses (1825–1925). The 1925 state census, which is indexed and available on [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2704 Ancestry], specifically asks for the date and place of naturalization. Voting registers often give similar information. | ||
== Colonial == | |||
Between 1664 and 1708 aliens occasionally sought British citizenship through the King of England or by a special act of Parliament. The Governor of New York or a deputy could also grant a letter of denization (similar to naturalization). Because the process was quite costly, most immigrants did not apply. <br> | Between 1664 and 1708 aliens occasionally sought British citizenship through the King of England or by a special act of Parliament. The Governor of New York or a deputy could also grant a letter of denization (similar to naturalization). Because the process was quite costly, most immigrants did not apply. <br> | ||
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*O'Neill, Terri Bradshaw. "Naturalizations in the New York Secretary of State Deeds," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record'', Vol. 139, No. 3 (Jul. 2008):186-193. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FHL|1181533|item|disp=FHL Book 974.7 B2n v. 139}}. 1680s-1710s. | *O'Neill, Terri Bradshaw. "Naturalizations in the New York Secretary of State Deeds," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record'', Vol. 139, No. 3 (Jul. 2008):186-193. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FHL|1181533|item|disp=FHL Book 974.7 B2n v. 139}}. 1680s-1710s. | ||
== Post 1790 == | |||
After 1790, aliens could declare their intention to become citizens and later be naturalized in any court of record. Most naturalizations took place in the county courts of common pleas, but they were also recorded in city, mayors', district, and other courts. After 1906, naturalizations were usually handled by the county supreme courts and district courts. <br> | After 1790, aliens could declare their intention to become citizens and later be naturalized in any court of record. Most naturalizations took place in the county courts of common pleas, but they were also recorded in city, mayors', district, and other courts. After 1906, naturalizations were usually handled by the county supreme courts and district courts. <br> | ||
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To see a coverage map of FamilySearch's holdings of New York county naturalization records, click [http://user.xmission.com/~jsvare/FR/NY_FRN.html here]. | To see a coverage map of FamilySearch's holdings of New York county naturalization records, click [http://user.xmission.com/~jsvare/FR/NY_FRN.html here]. | ||
== Websites == | |||
:*[http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/New-York/Default.aspx?category=40 Ancestry.com] - ($), has several US and New York naturalization indexes <br> | :*[http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/New-York/Default.aspx?category=40 Ancestry.com] - ($), has several US and New York naturalization indexes <br> | ||
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*[[New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)|New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | *[[New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)|New York, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | ||
== The National Archives at New York City == | |||
:[[National Archives at New York City]]<br>Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House<br>One Bowling Green<br>New York, NY 10014 <br>Phone: 866-840-1752 <br>Phone: 212-401-1620<br>Fax: 212-401-1638<br>E-mail: [mailto:newyork.archives@nara.gov newyork.archives@nara.gov]<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/ http://www.archives.gov/northeast/]<br> | :[[National Archives at New York City]]<br>Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House<br>One Bowling Green<br>New York, NY 10014 <br>Phone: 866-840-1752 <br>Phone: 212-401-1620<br>Fax: 212-401-1638<br>E-mail: [mailto:newyork.archives@nara.gov newyork.archives@nara.gov]<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/ http://www.archives.gov/northeast/]<br> | ||
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== Family History Library == | |||
''New York City and County Records'' <br>The Family History Library has microfilmed naturalizations for nearly all New York counties from the 1790s to 1906. The records for some counties were filmed to the 1930s. The county microfilmed records can be viewed at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] or at your local [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Center]]. Do a place search in the FamilySearch Catalog using the name of the city/county. Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship. [[FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the FamilySearch Catalog.]] <br> | ''New York City and County Records'' <br>The Family History Library has microfilmed naturalizations for nearly all New York counties from the 1790s to 1906. The records for some counties were filmed to the 1930s. The county microfilmed records can be viewed at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] or at your local [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Center]]. Do a place search in the FamilySearch Catalog using the name of the city/county. Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship. [[FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the FamilySearch Catalog.]] <br> | ||
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''New York Federal Court Records''<br>Federal Naturalization Indexes and Records Records for New York federal courts can also be found at the Family History Library. Do a place search for New York state records in the FamilySearch Catalog using "New York." Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship and Naturalization and Citizenship - Indexes. [[FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the FamilySearch Catalog.]] <br> | ''New York Federal Court Records''<br>Federal Naturalization Indexes and Records Records for New York federal courts can also be found at the Family History Library. Do a place search for New York state records in the FamilySearch Catalog using "New York." Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship and Naturalization and Citizenship - Indexes. [[FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the FamilySearch Catalog.]] <br> | ||
== United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Post 1906 == | |||
The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)] has instituted the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program] for public access to all records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Review the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ff1a2b0851cb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=ff1a2b0851cb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Avoid Common Errors website] to expedite your order and ensure success for your request. <br> | The [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)] has instituted the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextoid=d21f3711ca5ca110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD Genealogy Program] for public access to all records from 1906 to 1956 created by this agency, formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Review the [http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ff1a2b0851cb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=ff1a2b0851cb8210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD Avoid Common Errors website] to expedite your order and ensure success for your request. <br> | ||