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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}}''' | '''''[[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}}''' | ||
=== Online Resources === | |||
*[http://www.germanroots.com/newyork.html Online New York State Naturalization Records and Indexes], by county | |||
*[http://www.italiangen.org/records-search/naturalizations.php#Search-tab Stephen Morse Naturalization Search in New York] Searches several databases. | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49120 Denizations, Naturalizations, and Oaths of Allegiance in Colonial New York] ($) | |||
*{{RecordSearch|1999177|New York, County Naturalization Records, 1791-1980}} | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7733 New York, Index to Petitions for Naturalization filed in New York City, 1792-1989] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49044 Early New York Naturalizations, 1792-1840] ($) | |||
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_106/nyc_courts/ The Soundex index to naturalization petitions filed in federal, state, and local courts in New York City, including New York, Kings, Queens and Richmond counties, 1792-1906] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2280 New York, State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1794-1929], index and images, ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2280 New York, Naturalization Petitions, 1794-1906] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8869 New York, Naturalization Papers, 1799-1847] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1603 New York City, Selected Naturalization Records, 1816-1845] ($) | |||
*{{RecordSearch|1840501|New York, Southern District Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1824-1941}}, also at [http://www.fold3.com/title_104/ny_southern_petitions/ Fold3], ($), also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1192 Ancestry.com], ($) | |||
*{{RecordSearch|2060123|New York, Southern District, U.S District Court Naturalization Records, 1824-1946}} Images/no index. | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5355 New York, Alien Depositions of Intent to Become U.S. Citizens, 1825-1871] | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8760 New York Emigrant Savings Bank, 1850-1883],($) index/images | |||
*{{RecordSearch|1840491|New York, Eastern District Naturalization Petitions, Index, 1865-1957}}, also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1192 Ancestry.com], also at | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1193 U.S., Naturalization Records - Original Documents, (World Archives Project) for New York, 1865-1937- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York] ($) | |||
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_100/ny_eastern_jul_1865sep_1906/ Index to the Naturalization Petitions of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Jul 1865-Sep 1906] ($) | |||
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_101/ny_eastern_nov_1925dec_1957/ Index to the Naturalization Petitions of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1865-1957] ($) | |||
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_114/ny_eastern/ Petitions for Naturalization of the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1865-1937] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2499 New York, Naturalization Records, 1882-1944] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1554 Selected U.S. Naturalization Records - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1897-1944] ($) | |||
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_115/ny_southern/ Petitions for Naturalization of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1897-1944] ($) | |||
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_102/ny_eastern_oct_1906nov_1925/ Index to the Naturalization Petitions of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Oct 1906-Nov 1925] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4653 New York County Supreme Court Naturalization Petition Index, 1907-24] ($) | |||
*{{RecordSearch|1854307|New York, Western District, Naturalization Index, 1907-1966}} Index only. | |||
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_105/ny_western/ Alphabetical Index to Petitions for Naturalizations of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, 1907-1966] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7509 Index to Declaration of Intent for Naturalization: New York County, 1907-1924] ($) | |||
*{{RecordSearch|1840493|New York, Southern District Naturalization Index, 1917-1950}} | |||
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_103/ny_southern_intentions/ Alphabetical Index to Declarations of Intention of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1917-1950] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2362 U.S. World War I Soldier Naturalizations, 1918] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7912 New York Southern District, World War II Military Naturalization Index, 1941-1946] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7911 New York Southern District Court, Korean War Military Naturalization Index, 1950-1955] ($) | |||
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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 == | === 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 == | === 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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*Moorhouse, Ann. "Citizenship Testimonials 1807-1817," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 112, No. 1 (Jan. 1981):46-49. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FHL|161380|item|disp=FHL book 974.7 B2n v. 112}} | *Moorhouse, Ann. "Citizenship Testimonials 1807-1817," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 112, No. 1 (Jan. 1981):46-49. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FHL|161380|item|disp=FHL book 974.7 B2n v. 112}} | ||
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== How to Find Naturalization Records == | === How to Find Naturalization Records === | ||
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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 == | === 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> | ||