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Most existing records are found in the session laws and in: <br>  
Most existing records are found in the session laws and in: <br>  


*Bockstruck, Lloyd de Witt, ''Denizations and Naturalizations in the British Colonies in America, 1607-1775'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, c2005). {{WorldCat|57456861|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1210002|item|disp=FS Library book 970 P4b}}. Indexes sessions laws and five other sources with colonial naturalizations and denizations. Some information is difficult to reference back to the original record. <br>  
*Bockstruck, Lloyd de Witt, ''Denizations and Naturalizations in the British Colonies in America, 1607-1775'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, c2005). {{WorldCat|57456861|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1210002|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970 P4b}}. Indexes sessions laws and five other sources with colonial naturalizations and denizations. Some information is difficult to reference back to the original record. <br>  
*Giuseppi, M. S. ''Naturalizations of Foreign Protestants in the American and West Indian Colonies'' (Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Publishing Company, 1979). Online at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3291 Ancestry] ($); {{WorldCat|4246124|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FSC|341293|item|disp=FS Library book 973 P4gm 1979}}. Contains 10 pages for New York and includes details on residence, occupation, religion and date of naturalization.  <br>  
*Giuseppi, M. S. ''Naturalizations of Foreign Protestants in the American and West Indian Colonies'' (Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Publishing Company, 1979). Online at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3291 Ancestry] ($); {{WorldCat|4246124|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FSC|341293|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 P4gm 1979}}. Contains 10 pages for New York and includes details on residence, occupation, religion and date of naturalization.  <br>  
*Scott, Kenneth and Kenn Stryker-Rodda,''Denizations, Naturalizations, and Oaths of Allegiance in Colonial New York'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1975). On [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49120 Ancestry.com] ($); {{WorldCat|33188608|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|194502|item|disp=FS Library book 974.7 P4sc}}<br>  
*Scott, Kenneth and Kenn Stryker-Rodda,''Denizations, Naturalizations, and Oaths of Allegiance in Colonial New York'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1975). On [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49120 Ancestry.com] ($); {{WorldCat|33188608|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|194502|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.7 P4sc}}<br>  
*Wolfe, Richard J. "The Colonial Naturalization Act of 1740 With a List of Persons Naturalized in New York Colony, 1740-1769," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record'', Vol. 94, No. 3 (Jul. 1963):132-147. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 94}}.  
*Wolfe, Richard J. "The Colonial Naturalization Act of 1740 With a List of Persons Naturalized in New York Colony, 1740-1769," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record'', Vol. 94, No. 3 (Jul. 1963):132-147. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 94}}.  
*Penrose, Maryly B. "New York Naturalizations, 1789," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record'', Vol. 112, No. 1 (Jan. 1981):16-17. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 112}}.  
*Penrose, Maryly B. "New York Naturalizations, 1789," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record'', Vol. 112, No. 1 (Jan. 1981):16-17. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 112}}.  
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*Scott, Kenneth, "Resident Aliens Enabled to Hold Land in New York State 1790-1825," ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly,'' Vol. 67, No. 1 (Mar. 1979): 42-57. Digital version at [http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ National Genealogical Society website] ($); {{FSC|39597|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 B2ng v. 67 (1979)}}.  
*Scott, Kenneth, "Resident Aliens Enabled to Hold Land in New York State 1790-1825," ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly,'' Vol. 67, No. 1 (Mar. 1979): 42-57. Digital version at [http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ National Genealogical Society website] ($); {{FSC|39597|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 B2ng v. 67 (1979)}}.  
*Scott, Kenneth and Roseanne Conway, ''New York Alien Residents, 1825-1848'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1978). {{WorldCat|4377254|disp=At various libraries}}; {{FSC|88055|item|disp=FS Library book 974.7 R2s}} - Gives details from the depositions, including counties of residence, and can be used as an index to finding declarations in this time period.<br>
*Scott, Kenneth and Roseanne Conway, ''New York Alien Residents, 1825-1848'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1978). {{WorldCat|4377254|disp=At various libraries}}; {{FSC|88055|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.7 R2s}} - Gives details from the depositions, including counties of residence, and can be used as an index to finding declarations in this time period.<br>


'''Registration of Aliens'''<br>From 1798 to 1828 an "Alien Report and Registry" was required of all aliens. Each alien was to gave details on when and where they arrived, and sometimes names of family members. The Alien report was a Federal requirement and the records do not always survive. In New York State some counties (notably St. Lawrence) maintained separate registers of Alien Reports, but in most cases if the report survived, it is included as a loose paper with the Declaration of Intention or in the court minutes. Records are at the county courthouse and sometimes on microfilm at the [[New York Naturalization and Citizenship#FamilySearch_Library|FamilySearch Library]].<br>  
'''Registration of Aliens'''<br>From 1798 to 1828 an "Alien Report and Registry" was required of all aliens. Each alien was to gave details on when and where they arrived, and sometimes names of family members. The Alien report was a Federal requirement and the records do not always survive. In New York State some counties (notably St. Lawrence) maintained separate registers of Alien Reports, but in most cases if the report survived, it is included as a loose paper with the Declaration of Intention or in the court minutes. Records are at the county courthouse and sometimes on microfilm at the [[New York Naturalization and Citizenship#FamilySearch_Library|FamilySearch Library]].<br>  


*Scott, Kenneth, ''British Aliens in the United States During the War of 1812'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1979), pp. 58-241. [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49091 On Ancestry.com]; {{WorldCat|5711802|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|78653|item|disp=FS Library book 973 W4s}} – New York residents make up 50% of this source and includes alien registeration under the Federal law of 6 July 1812.  States where they lived, how long they had been in the United States, and other details. It can be used to tell an ancestor’s citizenship status and where he might have been naturalized. The fear was that these individuals would join British forces.<br>
*Scott, Kenneth, ''British Aliens in the United States During the War of 1812'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1979), pp. 58-241. [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49091 On Ancestry.com]; {{WorldCat|5711802|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|78653|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 W4s}} – New York residents make up 50% of this source and includes alien registeration under the Federal law of 6 July 1812.  States where they lived, how long they had been in the United States, and other details. It can be used to tell an ancestor’s citizenship status and where he might have been naturalized. The fear was that these individuals would join British forces.<br>


'''Alien Public Office Holders'''<br>From 1807 to 1817, New York City kept a register documenting the citizenship status of residents appointed to public office. Moorhouse published abstracts of these records:  
'''Alien Public Office Holders'''<br>From 1807 to 1817, New York City kept a register documenting the citizenship status of residents appointed to public office. Moorhouse published abstracts of these records:  


*Moorhouse, Ann. "Citizenship Testimonials 1807-1817," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 112, No. 1 (Jan. 1981):46-49. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS Library book 974.7 B2n v. 112}}
*Moorhouse, Ann. "Citizenship Testimonials 1807-1817," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 112, No. 1 (Jan. 1981):46-49. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.7 B2n v. 112}}




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''New York Naturalization Records''<br>  
''New York Naturalization Records''<br>  


:*Schaefer, Christina K., ''Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Pub. Co., c1997), pp. 229-248. {{WorldCat|36674082|disp= At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|788457|item|disp=FS Library book 973 P4s}} - gives an overview of naturalization records in New York State, including a list of published abstracts and indexes, as well as what statewide records and county records are available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library as of 1997. Schaefer also gives an overview of the naturalization process and the Federal laws regulating it.<br>
:*Schaefer, Christina K., ''Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Pub. Co., c1997), pp. 229-248. {{WorldCat|36674082|disp= At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|788457|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 P4s}} - gives an overview of naturalization records in New York State, including a list of published abstracts and indexes, as well as what statewide records and county records are available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library as of 1997. Schaefer also gives an overview of the naturalization process and the Federal laws regulating it.<br>


''US Naturalization Records'' <br>  
''US Naturalization Records'' <br>  


:*Szucs, Loretto Dennis, ''They Became Americans: Finding Naturalization Records and Ethnic Origins'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry Pub., c1998). {{WorldCat|37761966|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|719682|item|disp=FS Library book 973 P47t}} Information on the location of naturalization offices and how to find naturalization records on the internet is given, but may be outdated.<br>
:*Szucs, Loretto Dennis, ''They Became Americans: Finding Naturalization Records and Ethnic Origins'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry Pub., c1998). {{WorldCat|37761966|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|719682|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 P47t}} Information on the location of naturalization offices and how to find naturalization records on the internet is given, but may be outdated.<br>


''Naturalization Laws'' <br>  
''Naturalization Laws'' <br>  


:*Newman, John, ''American Naturalization Processes and Procedures, 1790-1985'' (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, c1985). {{WorldCat|12388755|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|314550|item|disp=FS Library book 973 P4n}}  
:*Newman, John, ''American Naturalization Processes and Procedures, 1790-1985'' (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, c1985). {{WorldCat|12388755|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|314550|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 P4n}}  
:*Newman, John, ''American Naturalization Records, 1790-1990: What They are and How to Use Them ''(Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, c1998). {{WorldCat|39843568|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|736837|item|disp=FS Library book 973 P47na}}. - includes details concerning laws governing admission of minor, veterans, and women.<br>  
:*Newman, John, ''American Naturalization Records, 1790-1990: What They are and How to Use Them ''(Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, c1998). {{WorldCat|39843568|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|736837|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 P47na}}. - includes details concerning laws governing admission of minor, veterans, and women.<br>  
:*[http://www.archives.nysed.gov/research/naturalization-records New York State Archives Information Leaflet] - Guide to original New York naturalization records.
:*[http://www.archives.nysed.gov/research/naturalization-records New York State Archives Information Leaflet] - Guide to original New York naturalization records.