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|title2=Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index, 1840-1950 | |title2=Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index, 1840-1950 | ||
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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
These indexes are for records that cover the years from 1840 to about 1979. | These indexes are for records that cover the years from 1840 to about 1979. | ||
This collection consists of a card index to naturalization records for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of the Northern District of Illinois, in Chicago, ARC Identifier 1165908. This collection is being published as images become available. The indexes are for records that cover the years from 1840 to 1950. | This collection consists of a card index to naturalization records for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of the Northern District of Illinois, in Chicago, ARC Identifier 1165908. This collection is being published as images become available. The indexes are for records that cover the years from 1840 to 1950. | ||
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=== Citation for This Collection === | === Citation for This Collection === | ||
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org | The following citation refers to the original source of the information for collections published in FamilySearch.org. Source citations include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records. br> | ||
{{Collection citation | {{Collection citation | ||
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Index cards for naturalizations taking place prior to 1906 typically contain the following: | Index cards for naturalizations taking place prior to 1906 typically contain the following: | ||
[[Image:Illinois, Northern District, Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions (10-0397) (11-0450) DGS 4640946 109.jpg|thumb|right | [[Image:Illinois, Northern District, Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions (10-0397) (11-0450) DGS 4640946 109.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
*Name of the petitioner | *Name of the petitioner | ||
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*Residence of spouse | *Residence of spouse | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Name Range" category which takes you to the images<br> | |||
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | |||
Name indexes make it possible to access a specific record quickly. Check the index for the surname and then the given name. You may need to look at many cards to find the one you are seeking. Remember that these indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | |||
When searching the index it is helpful to know the following: | When searching the index it is helpful to know the following: | ||
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*Search the indexes of nearby counties. | *Search the indexes of nearby counties. | ||
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== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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*[http://www.germanroots.com/illinoisnat.html Online Illinois Naturalization Records Indexes & Finding Aids] | *[http://www.germanroots.com/illinoisnat.html Online Illinois Naturalization Records Indexes & Finding Aids] | ||
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== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
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*[[Illinois Naturalization and Citizenship|Illinois Naturalization and Citizenship]] | *[[Illinois Naturalization and Citizenship|Illinois Naturalization and Citizenship]] | ||
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== Contributions to This Article == | == Contributions to This Article == | ||
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{{Contributor invite}} | {{Contributor invite}} | ||
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== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | == Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | ||
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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | ||
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | ||
=== Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection === | === Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection === | ||