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=== Online Resources === | |||
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[United States Naturalization Online Genealogy Records]]</span></div> | |||
*'''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 & images | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2503 North Carolina, Naturalization Records, 1872-1996] ($) | |||
*[http://digital.ncdcr.gov/cdm/search/searchterm/Aliens--North%20Carolina/mode/exact Alien, Naturalization and Citizenship Records], images, NC Digital Collection | |||
*'''1918''' {{RecordSearch|1858291|United States Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers, 1918}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | |||
*'''1944-2003''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62493 U.S., Index to Alien Case Files, 1944-2003] at Ancestry — index($) | |||
== Availability == | == Availability == | ||
Naturalization records have been filed in the U.S. district and circuit courts and in local courts in [[North Carolina Genealogy|North Carolina]] counties. Each court had its own style of record keeping before 1906. | Naturalization records have been filed in the U.S. district and circuit courts and in local courts in [[North Carolina Genealogy|North Carolina]] counties. Each court had its own style of record keeping before 1906. | ||
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Various types of records were created during the naturalization process, including declarations of intention, petitions for naturalization, oaths of allegiance, and certificates of naturalization and citizenship. Each record can give details about a person, such as age, residence, country or city of origin, ethnic background, the date and port of arrival, the name of the ship, names of spouse and children with their birth dates and places, or current address. For a comprehensive list of North Carolina naturalization records, see: | Various types of records were created during the naturalization process, including declarations of intention, petitions for naturalization, oaths of allegiance, and certificates of naturalization and citizenship. Each record can give details about a person, such as age, residence, country or city of origin, ethnic background, the date and port of arrival, the name of the ship, names of spouse and children with their birth dates and places, or current address. For a comprehensive list of North Carolina naturalization records, see: | ||
*Schaefer, Christina K. ''Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1997. {{ | *Schaefer, Christina K. ''Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1997. {{FSC|788457|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 P4s}} Pages 249–252 in this book cover North Carolina. For each county, the book lists the courts where naturalizations took place, the years the records cover, where the original records are housed, and the first film numbers of the FamilySearch Library, where applicable. The introduction discusses the naturalization process, the types of records created, and the usual genealogical content of each record. | ||
== Pre-1906 Naturalization Records == | == Pre-1906 Naturalization Records == | ||
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==== Federal Records ==== | ==== Federal Records ==== | ||
The U.S. district and circuit court records for North Carolina naturalizations are at the National Archives center at East Point, Georgia. The earliest U.S. district court records begin in 1801 for Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County. Most of these records have not been microfilmed. Only the following U.S. district court records are available on microfilm through the | The U.S. district and circuit court records for North Carolina naturalizations are at the National Archives center at East Point, Georgia. The earliest U.S. district court records begin in 1801 for Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County. Most of these records have not been microfilmed. Only the following U.S. district court records are available on microfilm through the FamilySearch Library: | ||
:Wilson, Wilson County, 1926, 1929–1945 | :Wilson, Wilson County, 1926, 1929–1945 | ||
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These are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | These are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
*United States. District Court. (Alabama, Southern District.) ''Declarations of Intentions, Naturalizations, and Petitions, 1855–1932''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah. 1987–1989. {{ | *United States. District Court. (Alabama, Southern District.) ''Declarations of Intentions, Naturalizations, and Petitions, 1855–1932''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah. 1987–1989. {{FSC|393102|item|disp=FS Library film 1481392 (first of 9)}} These films include records from several states. | ||
==== County Records ==== | ==== County Records ==== | ||
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Until 1868 naturalization records could be kept in each county by the county, superior, or district court. From 1868 to 1906 the superior court had jurisdiction over naturalizations. Some naturalization records from North Carolina state and county court minutes and county miscellaneous records are indexed in: | Until 1868 naturalization records could be kept in each county by the county, superior, or district court. From 1868 to 1906 the superior court had jurisdiction over naturalizations. Some naturalization records from North Carolina state and county court minutes and county miscellaneous records are indexed in: | ||
*Camin, Betty J. ''North Carolina Naturalization Index, 1792–1862''. Mt Airy, North Carolina: B.J. Camin, 1989. {{ | *Camin, Betty J. ''North Carolina Naturalization Index, 1792–1862''. Mt Airy, North Carolina: B.J. Camin, 1989. {{FSC|480701|item|disp=FS Catalog book 975.6 P42c}} | ||
Records from a few counties whose records were sent to the state archives are available on microfilm at the | Records from a few counties whose records were sent to the state archives are available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. Original records for most counties are in the county’s courthouse. | ||
To find naturalization records in the FamilySearch Catalog, use a Place Search under: | To find naturalization records in the FamilySearch Catalog, including Anson, Beaufort, Bertie, Buncombe, Burke, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Granville, Halifax, Haywood, Henderson, Lee, Lenoir, Macon, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Moore, Nash, New Hanover, Orange, Perquimans, Pitt, Polk, Robeson, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Surry, Swain, Union, Wake, Warren, and Wilson counties, use a Place Search under: | ||
NORTH CAROLINA- NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP | NORTH CAROLINA- NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP | ||
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NORTH CAROLINA, [COUNTY]- NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | NORTH CAROLINA, [COUNTY]- NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP <br> | ||
'''Alien Registrations ''' | |||
*Avery, Beaufort, Burke, Columbus, Granville, Henderson, Lenoir, Macon, Martin, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Perquimans Randolph, Richmond, Rowan, Sampson, Stanly, Wake, Watauga, Wayne, Wilkes, Yancey counties. | |||
== Naturalization Records after 1906 == | == Naturalization Records after 1906 == | ||
Records for earlier years usually contain less information than those after 1906, when the federal court system for naturalization was revised and details such as birth date and place, physical description, and marital status may be given. For naturalization records after September 1906, use the [ | Records for earlier years usually contain less information than those after 1906, when the federal court system for naturalization was revised and details such as birth date and place, physical description, and marital status may be given. For naturalization records after September 1906, use the [https://www.uscis.gov/genealogy Genealogy Program] at [http://www.uscis.gov/ www.uscis.gov]. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:North Carolina, United States|Naturalization]] | [[Category:North Carolina, United States|Naturalization]] | ||
[[Category:United States Naturalization]] | [[Category:United States Naturalization and Citizenship]] | ||
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Online Resources
- 1795-1925 United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images
- North Carolina, Naturalization Records, 1872-1996 ($)
- Alien, Naturalization and Citizenship Records, images, NC Digital Collection
- 1918 United States Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers, 1918 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- 1944-2003 U.S., Index to Alien Case Files, 1944-2003 at Ancestry — index($)
Availability
Naturalization records have been filed in the U.S. district and circuit courts and in local courts in North Carolina counties. Each court had its own style of record keeping before 1906.
Various types of records were created during the naturalization process, including declarations of intention, petitions for naturalization, oaths of allegiance, and certificates of naturalization and citizenship. Each record can give details about a person, such as age, residence, country or city of origin, ethnic background, the date and port of arrival, the name of the ship, names of spouse and children with their birth dates and places, or current address. For a comprehensive list of North Carolina naturalization records, see:
- Schaefer, Christina K. Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1997. FS Catalog book 973 P4s Pages 249–252 in this book cover North Carolina. For each county, the book lists the courts where naturalizations took place, the years the records cover, where the original records are housed, and the first film numbers of the FamilySearch Library, where applicable. The introduction discusses the naturalization process, the types of records created, and the usual genealogical content of each record.
Pre-1906 Naturalization Records
Federal Records
The U.S. district and circuit court records for North Carolina naturalizations are at the National Archives center at East Point, Georgia. The earliest U.S. district court records begin in 1801 for Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County. Most of these records have not been microfilmed. Only the following U.S. district court records are available on microfilm through the FamilySearch Library:
- Wilson, Wilson County, 1926, 1929–1945
- Raleigh, Wake County, 1909–1933
These are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under:
- United States. District Court. (Alabama, Southern District.) Declarations of Intentions, Naturalizations, and Petitions, 1855–1932. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah. 1987–1989. FS Library film 1481392 (first of 9) These films include records from several states.
County Records
Until 1868 naturalization records could be kept in each county by the county, superior, or district court. From 1868 to 1906 the superior court had jurisdiction over naturalizations. Some naturalization records from North Carolina state and county court minutes and county miscellaneous records are indexed in:
- Camin, Betty J. North Carolina Naturalization Index, 1792–1862. Mt Airy, North Carolina: B.J. Camin, 1989. FS Catalog book 975.6 P42c
Records from a few counties whose records were sent to the state archives are available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. Original records for most counties are in the county’s courthouse.
To find naturalization records in the FamilySearch Catalog, including Anson, Beaufort, Bertie, Buncombe, Burke, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Granville, Halifax, Haywood, Henderson, Lee, Lenoir, Macon, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Moore, Nash, New Hanover, Orange, Perquimans, Pitt, Polk, Robeson, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Surry, Swain, Union, Wake, Warren, and Wilson counties, use a Place Search under:
NORTH CAROLINA- NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP
NORTH CAROLINA, [COUNTY]- NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP
Alien Registrations
- Avery, Beaufort, Burke, Columbus, Granville, Henderson, Lenoir, Macon, Martin, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Perquimans Randolph, Richmond, Rowan, Sampson, Stanly, Wake, Watauga, Wayne, Wilkes, Yancey counties.
Naturalization Records after 1906
Records for earlier years usually contain less information than those after 1906, when the federal court system for naturalization was revised and details such as birth date and place, physical description, and marital status may be given. For naturalization records after September 1906, use the Genealogy Program at www.uscis.gov.