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For further information about the process and naturalization records, see this overview: | For further information about the process and naturalization records, see this overview: | ||
Newman, John J. ''American Naturalization Processes and Procedures, 1790-1985.'' Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Historical Society, 1985. (FHL book 973 P4n.) | *Newman, John J. ''American Naturalization Processes and Procedures, 1790-1985.'' Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Historical Society, 1985. (FHL book 973 P4n.) | ||
For general information about court records, see [[United States Court Records|United States Court Records]]. | For general information about court records, see [[United States Court Records|United States Court Records]]. | ||
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An inventory of naturalization records at many county and federal courts is: | An inventory of naturalization records at many county and federal courts is: | ||
Neagles, James C., and Lila Lee Neagles. ''Locating Your Immigrant Ancestor''. Second Edition. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1986. (FHL Ref book 973 P47n; 1975 ed. fiche 6117121.) This lists the years that declarations and petitions are available. You can request photocopies of these records. | *Neagles, James C., and Lila Lee Neagles. ''Locating Your Immigrant Ancestor''. Second Edition. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1986. (FHL Ref book 973 P47n; 1975 ed. fiche 6117121.) This lists the years that declarations and petitions are available. You can request photocopies of these records. | ||
The clerk of the court where the immigrant was naturalized may still have the original records. Some copies of court naturalization records have been transferred to National Archives branches. Records at these branches are described in The Archives and Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives (see the “[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” section of this outline). | The clerk of the court where the immigrant was naturalized may still have the original records. Some copies of court naturalization records have been transferred to National Archives branches. Records at these branches are described in The Archives and Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives (see the “[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” section of this outline). | ||
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Naturalization records for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont from 1791 to 1906 have been gathered into the National Archives—New England Region and indexed in: | Naturalization records for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont from 1791 to 1906 have been gathered into the National Archives—New England Region and indexed in: | ||
United States. ''Immigration and Naturalization Service. Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1983. (FHL films 1429671-787.) | *United States. ''Immigration and Naturalization Service. Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1983. (FHL films 1429671-787.) | ||
=== Records Since September 1906 === | === Records Since September 1906 === | ||
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You can also have this index searched via the nearest local INS office. The index will give the court where the naturalization took place. After 1956 records are at INS district offices. You may request a search of the records at the national and district offices by contacting the nearest INS office. INS offices are found in most large federal buildings. You will have a greater likelihood of success if you can identify the court or provide the exact address of the individual at the time he was naturalized. <!--{12070633559210} --> | You can also have this index searched via the nearest local INS office. The index will give the court where the naturalization took place. After 1956 records are at INS district offices. You may request a search of the records at the national and district offices by contacting the nearest INS office. INS offices are found in most large federal buildings. You will have a greater likelihood of success if you can identify the court or provide the exact address of the individual at the time he was naturalized. <!--{12070633559210} --> | ||
*Use form G-639 to Request a copy of naturalization records created from 1906-1956. Download this form at [http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-639.pdf http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-639.pdf] | *Use form G-639 to Request a copy of naturalization records created from 1906-1956. Download this form at [http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-639.pdf http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-639.pdf] | ||
*For an explanation of how to complete the form see [http://calzareth.com/misc/uscis.html http://calzareth.com/misc/uscis.html] | *For an explanation of how to complete the form see [http://calzareth.com/misc/uscis.html http://calzareth.com/misc/uscis.html] | ||
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A key reference book about naturalizations is: | A key reference book about naturalizations is: | ||
Schaefer, Christina K. ''Guide to Naturalization Records in the United States''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997. (FHL book 973 P4s.) Identifies records at both the National Archives and the Family History Library. It also describes many state and county courthouse collections. This book was published in 1997 and has not been updated. The Family History Library has added naturalization records to their collection. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | *Schaefer, Christina K. ''Guide to Naturalization Records in the United States''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997. (FHL book 973 P4s.) Identifies records at both the National Archives and the Family History Library. It also describes many state and county courthouse collections. This book was published in 1997 and has not been updated. The Family History Library has added naturalization records to their collection. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
[[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] | [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] | ||