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== History == | == History == | ||
Naturalization records have been filed in the U.S. district and circuit courts, circuit courts, | Naturalization records have been filed in the U.S. district and circuit courts, circuit courts, and in local (usually county) courts in Illinois. 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. | 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. | ||
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== Card Index, 1840–1950 == | == Card Index, 1840–1950 == | ||
The '''[[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)]]''' has a card index of 1,000,000 names of people recorded in many courts of the old Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) District 9, which comprised the northern third of Illinois, northwestern Indiana, southern and eastern Wisconsin, and eastern Iowa. For a complete listing of all counties covered in this index see the wiki page | The '''[[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)]]''' has a card index of 1,000,000 names of people recorded in many courts of the old Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) District 9, which comprised the northern third of Illinois, northwestern Indiana, southern and eastern Wisconsin, and eastern Iowa. For a complete listing of all counties covered in this index see the wiki page [[Illinois, Northern District, Indexes to Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|Illinois Northern District Naturalization Index Cards]]. This wiki page describes the record, explains record content and advises on best ways to use the record. | ||
This index to naturalizations covers both civil and military petitions for the U.S. District and circuit courts for the Northern District, Eastern Division of Illinois, the circuit, county, criminal and superior courts of Cook County, Illinois, and the county and municipal courts. Copies of this index are as follows: | This index to naturalizations covers both civil and military petitions for the U.S. District and circuit courts for the Northern District, Eastern Division of Illinois, the circuit, county, criminal and superior courts of Cook County, Illinois, and the county and municipal courts. Copies of this index are as follows: | ||
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== Post-1906 Records == | == Post-1906 Records == | ||
In 1906 the Immigration and Naturalization Service (now United States Citizenship and Immigration Services [USCIS]) was created, forms were standardized, and duplicate records were created by the court and sent to the USCIS. Some of these records may be indexed, and filmed (see the availability section below) | In 1906 the Immigration and Naturalization Service (now United States Citizenship and Immigration Services [USCIS]) was created, forms were standardized, and duplicate records were created by the court and sent to the USCIS. Some of these records may be indexed, and filmed (see the availability section below) but most must be accessed by using the [http://www.uscis.gov/ Genealogy Program] at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. For more information see the [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship|United States Naturalization]] wiki page. | ||
== Availability == | == Availability == | ||
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. | 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 FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch Library collection, contact the | The FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch 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. | 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 FamilySearch 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]]). | ||
An additional online resource is ({{RecordSearch|1834344}}) | 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. | 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 [[FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch 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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