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For a comprehensive list of Illinois naturalization records, see:<br> | For a comprehensive list of Illinois naturalization records, see:<br> | ||
*Schaefer, Christina K. ''Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1997.[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36674082 Other libraries (WorldCat)]{{ | *Schaefer, Christina K. ''Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1997.[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36674082 Other libraries (WorldCat)]{{FSC|788457|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 P4s}}.Pages 89–104 cover Illinois. For each county, this book lists the courts where naturalization took place, the years the records cover, where the original records are housed, and the first film numbers of the Family History Library, where applicable. It also lists the National Archives record group (RG) number. The introduction discusses the naturalization process, the types of records created, and the usual genealogical content of each record. Be aware that the Family History Library has acquired naturalization records since the printing of this guide, so check the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] for your locality. Learn how to explore the [[An overview of the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog.]] | ||
<br>For a description of the judicial districts in Illinois, the counties they included, and the location of the court seat see: | <br>For a description of the judicial districts in Illinois, the counties they included, and the location of the court seat see: | ||
*Crossley, Frederick B. ''Courts and Lawyers of Illinois.'' Chicago: American Historical Society, 1916. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/681870064 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] {{ | *Crossley, Frederick B. ''Courts and Lawyers of Illinois.'' Chicago: American Historical Society, 1916. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/681870064 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] {{FSC|291807|item|disp=FS Library Film 934965 Book 977.3 D3c}},pages 384–85. | ||
== Card Index, 1840–1950 == | == Card Index, 1840–1950 == | ||
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*{{RecordSearch|1838804|Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index, 1840-1950}} at FamilySearch; images — [[Illinois, Northern District (Eastern Division), Naturalization Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *{{RecordSearch|1838804|Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index, 1840-1950}} at FamilySearch; images — [[Illinois, Northern District (Eastern Division), Naturalization Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*Partial digital version at [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1629 Ancestry]; free section; (Described as "Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa" in ''U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 at Indexed in World Archives Project.) | *Partial digital version at [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1629 Ancestry]; free section; (Described as "Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa" in ''U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 at Indexed in World Archives Project.) | ||
*United States. District Court (Illinois: Northern District). ''Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for U.S. District Circuit Court, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840–1950''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. {{ | *United States. District Court (Illinois: Northern District). ''Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for U.S. District Circuit Court, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840–1950''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. {{FSC|232846|item|disp=FS Library film 1432001 (first of 183)}}. | ||
== Post-1906 Records == | == Post-1906 Records == | ||
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If a person lived in or near Chicago or other cities where the U.S. courts convened, naturalization records may be found in the U.S. district or circuit courts. These court records (1819–1982) are available at the [[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)|Chicago Branch of the National Archives]]. Records of the district and circuit courts in the ''Northern District'' were kept concurrently until the U.S. Circuit Court was abolished in 1911. Both courts should be checked for naturalization records. | If a person lived in or near Chicago or other cities where the U.S. courts convened, naturalization records may be found in the U.S. district or circuit courts. These court records (1819–1982) are available at the [[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)|Chicago Branch of the National Archives]]. Records of the district and circuit courts in the ''Northern District'' were kept concurrently until the U.S. Circuit Court was abolished in 1911. Both courts should be checked for naturalization records. | ||
The Family History Library has records of the U.S. Circuit Court for the Northern and Southern Districts, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts. See {{ | The Family History Library has records of the U.S. Circuit Court for the Northern and Southern Districts, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts. See {{FSC|600459|subject-id|disp= Illinois-Naturalization}}in the FamilySearch Catalog. For records not found in the Family History Library collection, contact the [[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)|National Archives, Chicago Branch]]. | ||
For the rural areas of Illinois, naturalizations were more likely recorded by the circuit court clerk in each county. [[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)|IRAD]] (Illinois Regional Archives Depository) depositories have naturalization records for circuit, county, and municipal courts from many counties. Explore how to search [[IRAD|IRAD]]. The Family History Library also has microfilmed copies of the records from many Illinois counties. Do a "Place" search in the FamilySearch Catalog for your locality. Then search for naturalization records. Explore how to search the [[FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]]. In addition, some county naturalization records are abstracted and printed in genealogical journals. Many of these printed abstracts are indexed in PERSI (explore [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|how to search PERSI]]). | For the rural areas of Illinois, naturalizations were more likely recorded by the circuit court clerk in each county. [[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)|IRAD]] (Illinois Regional Archives Depository) depositories have naturalization records for circuit, county, and municipal courts from many counties. Explore how to search [[IRAD|IRAD]]. The Family History Library also has microfilmed copies of the records from many Illinois counties. Do a "Place" search in the FamilySearch Catalog for your locality. Then search for naturalization records. Explore how to search the [[FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]]. In addition, some county naturalization records are abstracted and printed in genealogical journals. Many of these printed abstracts are indexed in PERSI (explore [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|how to search PERSI]]). | ||
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An additional online resource is ({{RecordSearch|1834344}}) Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970. This online collection contains images from 43 Illinois county courts. Many of these probate court records may contain naturalization petitions, declarations, and final papers. The collection is browsable by county. | An additional online resource is ({{RecordSearch|1834344}}) Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970. This online collection contains images from 43 Illinois county courts. Many of these probate court records may contain naturalization petitions, declarations, and final papers. The collection is browsable by county. | ||
It is important to understand that naturalization records can be found on any level—state, county and local. Links to countywiki pages appear below. County pages may list availability and links to records. Additional resources for Illinois Naturalization may be found in the {{ | It is important to understand that naturalization records can be found on any level—state, county and local. Links to countywiki pages appear below. County pages may list availability and links to records. Additional resources for Illinois Naturalization may be found in the {{FSC|600459|subject-id|disp=Illinois-Naturalization}}topic page of the FamilySearch Catalog . Copies of records on FS Library microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [[Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. Also find Illinois Naturalization resources available at [http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=illinois+naturalization Other libraries (WorldCat)]. Explore how to search [[Worldcat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] and the [[FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]].<br> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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