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=== Online Resources ===
 
*'''1795-1925''' {{RecordSearch|2185145|United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Passport Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
*'''1803-2010''' {{RecordSearch|1910364|U.S., Washington, County Records, 1803-2010}} at FamilySearch - [[Washington, County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Browsable records, incomplete for all counties.
*'''1840-1957''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1193 U.S., Naturalization Records, 1840-1957] at Ancestry, index & images ($)
*'''1850-1982''' {{RecordSearch|1932554|Washington, County Naturalization Records, 1850-1982}} at FamilySearch - [[Washington, County Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Images. ''Also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60227 Ancestry.com], index & images ($)''
*'''1853-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2296985|Washington, Western District, Naturalization Records, 1853-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[Washington, Western District, Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Browsable records, incomplete for all counties.
*'''1853-1980''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2379 Washington, Naturalizations, 1853-1980] at Ancestry - Index and images ($)
*'''1855-1896''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/311 Supreme Court Clerk, Naturalization Records, 1855-1896] at Washington State Archives - index & images
*'''1860-1991''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2531 Washington, Petitions for Naturalization, 1860-1991] at Ancestry - Index and images ($)
*'''1878-1974''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62301/ Washington, U.S., County Naturalizations, 1878-1974] at Ancestry - Index and images ($)
*'''1918''' {{RecordSearch|1858291|United States Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers, 1918}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1944-2003''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62493 U.S., Index to Alien Case Files, 1944-2003] at Ancestry — index ($)
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Home Washington State Digital Archives] On the right side of the page, select Naturalizations in the Digital Collection box under Detailed Search heading.


=== Immmigration Travel  ===
=== Immmigration Travel  ===
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=== History  ===
=== History  ===


Naturalization records have been filed in various courts, usually with the county clerk, who also served as the clerk of the superior court. The FamilySearch Library has acquired many of the naturalization files for Washington. You can obtain copies of declarations, petitions, and proceedings from each county courthouse or federal court.  
Naturalization records have been filed in various courts, usually with the county clerk, who also served as the clerk of the superior court. The Family History Library has acquired many of the naturalization files for Washington. You can obtain copies of declarations, petitions, and proceedings from each county courthouse or federal court.  


Naturalization records were often filed with donation and [[Homestead Records|homestead records.]] The naturalization certificates in the donation land files were not microfilmed but can be obtained from the [http://www.archives.gov/ National Archives.]  
Naturalization records were often filed with donation and [[Homestead Records|homestead records.]] The naturalization certificates in the donation land files were not microfilmed but can be obtained from the [http://www.archives.gov/ National Archives.]  


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2379 ''Washington, Naturalizations, 1853-1980''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''')
*[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2379 ''Washington, Naturalizations, 1853-1980''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''')


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2531 ''Washington, Naturalization Records, 1904-1991''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''')
*[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2531 ''Washington, Naturalization Records, 1904-1991''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''')


=== Post-1906 Records  ===
=== Post-1906 Records  ===


In 1906 the Immigration and Naturalization Service was created, forms were standardized and naturalization was changed to federal courts (district and circuit). Duplicate copies were created in the court and sent to the INS. For naturalization records filed after September 1906, use the Genealogy Program at [http://www.uscis.gov www.uscis.gov]. Also search the [https://www.archives.gov/seattle National Archives—Pacific Northwest Region (Seattle)].
In 1906 the Immigration and Naturalization Service was created, forms were standardized and naturalization was changed to federal courts (district and circuit). Duplicate copies were created in the court and sent to the INS. For naturalization records filed after September 1906, use the Genealogy Program at [http://www.uscis.gov www.uscis.gov]. Also search the [http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/ National Archives—Pacific Northwest Region (Seattle)].  


=== Availability  ===
=== Availability  ===


'''[http://www.archives.gov/seattle/ National–Pacific Northwest Region (Seattle)]'''  
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'''[http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle National–Pacific Northwest Region (Seattle)]'''  


The Pacific Northwest Region archives has the records of the U.S. district and circuit courts in Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma from 1890 to 1957. The U.S. District Court indexes and records, 1854 to the 1970s, are on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. It also has records from 1853 to 1975 relating to naturalization in territorial and other courts for King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston counties.  
The Pacific Northwest Region archives has the records of the U.S. district and circuit courts in Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma from 1890 to 1957. The U.S. District Court indexes and records, 1854 to the 1970s, are on microfilm at the Family History Library. It also has records from 1853 to 1975 relating to naturalization in territorial and other courts for King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston counties.  


'''Washington State Archives'''  
'''Washington State Archives'''  
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'''Family Search'''  
'''Family Search'''  


*'''1850-1982''' {{RecordSearch|1932554|Washington, County Naturalization Records, 1850-1982}} at FamilySearch - [[Washington, County Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; This "brownse only" collection includes records of naturalization from Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston and Wahkiakum Counties. The records include petitions, declarations of intention, certificates, depositions and final papers. The records are arranged chronologically.  
{{RecordSearch|1932554|Washington, County Naturalization Records, 1850-1982}} This "brownse only" collection includes records of naturalization from Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston and Wahkiakum Counties. The records include petitions, declarations of intention, certificates, depositions and final papers. The records are arranged chronologically.  
 
=== Record Content  ===
 
<gallery>
Image:Washington State County Naturalization Records DGS 4339759 3.jpg| Application
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'''Links To Sample Images'''
 
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-22884-61?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JFV:1563010950 Declaration Of Intention (to become U.S. citizen)]
 
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-32869-87?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JZ5:88058032 Declarations Of Intention (to become U.S. citizen) a journal page]
 
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-21347-99?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JXT:n1040864725 Petition For Naturalization]
 
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-16478-60?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-J82:1555106217 Request To Take Depositions (of two witnesses) In Support Of Petition]
 
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22028-18225-14?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JVW:n1835172765 List of Petitions Filed, part 1][https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-18306-15?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JVW:n1835172765 part 2]
 
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-22658-19?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JNW:1489591966 List of Petitions Recommended To Be Granted]
 
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22028-22047-91?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JN3:372915803 Citizenship Certificate with Affidavits of Witnesses + Applicant]


[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-27523-21?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JKB:1610063663 (page from) a Journal of Certificates Of Naturalization]
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[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22028-22777-74?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JNF:n232102457 Certificate of Naturalization (from a journal)]
=== Record Content ===


[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-30342-33?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JKT:2042782670 Repatriation Application]
https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Washington,_County_Naturalization_Records_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29|Superior Court, King County, 1889


[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-22598-72?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JNW:1489591966 Repatriation Application]
'''Links To Sample Images'''


[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-33487-75?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JZJ:n1105872768 Index Card]  
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-22884-61?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JFV:1563010950 Declaration Of Intention, 1911]


'''Genealogical Facts In Petitions'''
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22028-22047-91?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JN3:372915803 Final Record, 1904]


*Name of petitioner
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22028-22777-74?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JNF:n232102457 Certificate of Naturalization, 1908]
*Current residence
*Occupation
*Date and place of birth
*Date of arrival and port of entry and vessel arrived on
*Marital status
*Maiden name of wife
*Declaration date and place
*Name of governmental head, and country, of last citizenship
*Date became resident of U.S. and resident of Washington
*Names of two witnesses, with their occupations and places of residence
*Title and County of Court


'''Genealogical Facts In Declarations Of Intention'''
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-22607-4?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JNW:1489591966 Final Record Index, Wahkiakum County  1930-1958]


*Title and County of Court
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-4574-28?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JDL:328206599 Naturalization Journal, Thurston County, 1891-1897]
*name of person declaring
*Age
*Occupation
*Physical description
*Date of arrival and port of entry and vessel arrived on
*Last foreign residence
*Date of Declaration


'''Genealogical Facts in Certificates Of Naturalization'''
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-7453-32?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-J8B:191213680 Declaration Of Intention, Superior Court, Thurston County, 1890-1906]


*Certificate number
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22027-46438-60?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JD6:n1491837640 Journal Of Citizenship 1891-1897, Pacific County]
*Date of order, with it's volume and page number
*Court Declaration Of Intention filed in, with it's volume and page number
*Date Petition filed, with it's volume and page number
*Name of Holder
*Age
*Names, ages, and residences of wife and minor children
*Signature


'''Genealogical Facts in Depositions'''
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22028-3647-31?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-J6Z:1282674054 Naturalization Card Index, Pacific County1833-1973]


*Title and location of Court
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-21347-99?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JXT:n1040864725 Petition For Naturalization, 1902]
*Petition number and date
*Name of Petitioner
*Names, occupations, and residences of 2 persons from whom the Court request Depositions to be take
*Signature of Petitioner
*Address of Petitioner


'''Genealogical Facts in Final Papers'''
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-27523-21?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JKB:1610063663 Certificate Of Citizenship, 1890]


*Title and location of Court
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-30342-33?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JKT:2042782670 Application & Oaths (Repatriation) 1937-1965]
*Date of Declaration of Intention
*Ruler and Country of previous citizenship
*Name of applicant
*Names of two witnesses
*Birth place of applicant
*Date of declaration of citizenship


'''Genealogical Facts in Application &amp; Oaths (Repatriation)'''
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-31658-16?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JZZ:n1911793555 Index Cards, Cowlitz County, 1850-1939]


*Title and location of Court
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-32860-20?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-JZ5:88058032 Journal Of Citizenship, Cowlitz County, 1886-1890]
*Name
*Date and place of birth of applicant
*Date of marriage
*Name of spouse
*Name of spouses place of alien citizenship when marriage occurred
*Date of termination of relationship with alien spouse
*Reason for termination of relationship with alien spouse
*Names of documents exhibited to support facts
*Signature of applicant
*Date of granting of repatriation as a citizen of applicant
*Names and foreign places and rulers from which applicant denounced allegiance


'''Genealogical Facts in Indexes"'''
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22028-16478-60?cc=1932554&wc=M9M2-J82:1555106217 Depositions]


*Name  
'''Genealogical Facts In Naturalization Records'''
*Volume and page number  
*Name and age of petitioner
*Name of document being used to index
*Current residence
*Date of document
*Date and number of petition
*Date and place of birth
*Race, and last foreign residence
*Date of arrival and port of entry
*Marital status and name of spouse if married
*Maiden name of wife
*Date and place of birth of spouse
*Date of Declaration of Intent or Naturalization
*Volume and page number of petition
*Names of two witnesses
*Signature of judge or court official


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Immmigration Travel[edit | edit source]

History[edit | edit source]

Naturalization records have been filed in various courts, usually with the county clerk, who also served as the clerk of the superior court. The Family History Library has acquired many of the naturalization files for Washington. You can obtain copies of declarations, petitions, and proceedings from each county courthouse or federal court.

Naturalization records were often filed with donation and homestead records. The naturalization certificates in the donation land files were not microfilmed but can be obtained from the National Archives.

Post-1906 Records[edit | edit source]

In 1906 the Immigration and Naturalization Service was created, forms were standardized and naturalization was changed to federal courts (district and circuit). Duplicate copies were created in the court and sent to the INS. For naturalization records filed after September 1906, use the Genealogy Program at www.uscis.gov. Also search the National Archives—Pacific Northwest Region (Seattle).

Availability[edit | edit source]






National–Pacific Northwest Region (Seattle)

The Pacific Northwest Region archives has the records of the U.S. district and circuit courts in Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma from 1890 to 1957. The U.S. District Court indexes and records, 1854 to the 1970s, are on microfilm at the Family History Library. It also has records from 1853 to 1975 relating to naturalization in territorial and other courts for King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston counties.

Washington State Archives

A digitized collection of naturalization records is available at the Washington State Archives which may be searched statewide or by county.

Family Search

Washington, County Naturalization Records, 1850-1982 This "brownse only" collection includes records of naturalization from Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston and Wahkiakum Counties. The records include petitions, declarations of intention, certificates, depositions and final papers. The records are arranged chronologically.

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Record Content[edit | edit source]

https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Washington,_County_Naturalization_Records_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29%7CSuperior Court, King County, 1889

Links To Sample Images

Declaration Of Intention, 1911

Final Record, 1904

Certificate of Naturalization, 1908

Final Record Index, Wahkiakum County 1930-1958

Naturalization Journal, Thurston County, 1891-1897

Declaration Of Intention, Superior Court, Thurston County, 1890-1906

Journal Of Citizenship 1891-1897, Pacific County

Naturalization Card Index, Pacific County1833-1973

Petition For Naturalization, 1902

Certificate Of Citizenship, 1890

Application & Oaths (Repatriation) 1937-1965

Index Cards, Cowlitz County, 1850-1939

Journal Of Citizenship, Cowlitz County, 1886-1890

Depositions

Genealogical Facts In Naturalization Records

  • Name and age of petitioner
  • Current residence
  • Date and number of petition
  • Date and place of birth
  • Race, and last foreign residence
  • Date of arrival and port of entry
  • Marital status and name of spouse if married
  • Maiden name of wife
  • Date and place of birth of spouse
  • Date of Declaration of Intent or Naturalization
  • Volume and page number of petition
  • Names of two witnesses
  • Signature of judge or court official

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