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Virginia Naturalization and Citizenship (view source)
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In the colonial era, the general assembly and the governor granted citizenship to aliens. Some of these records have been published in the sources listed in the “Public Records” section. | In the colonial era, the general assembly and the governor granted citizenship to aliens. Some of these records have been published in the sources listed in the “Public Records” section. | ||
Later naturalization records could be filed in a city, county, state, or federal court. Naturalization information is usually found in the orders and minutes of the various local courts of [[ | Later naturalization records could be filed in a city, county, state, or federal court. Naturalization information is usually found in the orders and minutes of the various local courts of [[Virginia]] that were kept by the county clerk in each courthouse. | ||
Most of the surviving original county court record books before 1865 have been transferred to the Library of Virginia. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of most of these. They are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under VIRGINIA, [COUNTY] - COURT RECORDS. Copies of declarations, petitions, and certificates still at the county courthouse can be obtained by contacting the clerk's office. | Most of the surviving original county court record books before 1865 have been transferred to the Library of Virginia. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of most of these. They are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under VIRGINIA, [COUNTY] - COURT RECORDS. Copies of declarations, petitions, and certificates still at the county courthouse can be obtained by contacting the clerk's office. | ||