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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship|U.S. Naturalizations]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York|New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Naturalization and Citizenship|U.S. Naturalizations]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York|New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalizations]]'' | ||
One of the premiere guides to originalNew York naturalizations records is ''[http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/res_topics_gen_naturalization.shtml New York State Archives Information Leaflet #6]'', which is available online. | One of the premiere guides to originalNew York naturalizations records is ''[http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/res_topics_gen_naturalization.shtml New York State Archives Information Leaflet #6]'', which is available online. | ||
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*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] ($); [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/33188608 At various libraries]; {{FHL|194502|item|disp=FHL book 974.7 P4sc}} | *Scott, Kenneth and Kenn Stryker-Rodda,''Denizations, Naturalizations, and Oaths of Allegiance in Colonial New York'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1975). On [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49120 Ancestry.com] ($); [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/33188608 At various libraries]; {{FHL|194502|item|disp=FHL book 974.7 P4sc}} | ||
=== 1790 | === Post 1790 === | ||
After 1790, aliens could declare their intention to become citizens and later be naturalized in any court of record. Most naturalizations took place in the county courts of common pleas, but they were also recorded in city, mayors', district, and other courts. After 1906, naturalizations were usually handled by the county supreme courts and district courts. <br> | After 1790, aliens could declare their intention to become citizens and later be naturalized in any court of record. Most naturalizations took place in the county courts of common pleas, but they were also recorded in city, mayors', district, and other courts. After 1906, naturalizations were usually handled by the county supreme courts and district courts. <br> | ||
The counties have naturalization records from 1790 to the present. They also have separate volumes of military petitions of soldiers naturalized following the Civil War and the first World War. You can obtain copies of the papers from the clerk of the appropriate court. <br> | The counties have naturalization records from 1790 to the present. They also have separate volumes of military petitions of soldiers naturalized following the Civil War and the first World War. You can obtain copies of the papers from the clerk of the appropriate court. <br> | ||
Naturalization documents include declarations of intention, petitions for naturalization, certificates of arrival, and certificates of naturalization (after 1906). <br> | Naturalization documents include declarations of intention, petitions for naturalization, certificates of arrival, and certificates of naturalization (after 1906). <br> | ||
Published Source<br> | Published Source<br> | ||
*Scott, Kenneth, ''Early New York Naturalizations: Abstracts of Naturalization Records from Federal, State and Local Courts, 1792–1840'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1981). [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7776300 At various libraries.] {{FHL|25797|disp= FHL book 974.7 P4s}}.) - May show foreign birthplace, age, or residence in New York. Abstracts of:<br> | *Scott, Kenneth, ''Early New York Naturalizations: Abstracts of Naturalization Records from Federal, State and Local Courts, 1792–1840'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1981). [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7776300 At various libraries.] {{FHL|25797|disp= FHL book 974.7 P4s}}.) - May show foreign birthplace, age, or residence in New York. Abstracts of:<br> | ||
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*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]; {{FHL|78653|item|disp=FHL 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. <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]; {{FHL|78653|item|disp=FHL 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. <br> | ||
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=== How to Find Naturalization Records === | === How to Find Naturalization Records === | ||
Because an alien could naturalize in any court of record, naturalization indexes and records are found in courts that performed naturalizations. For New York, these courts include county, city, district, superior, marine, common pleas, and supreme. Depending on the court, their records can be housed in the court it originated or the National Archives Northeast Region (Boston). The New York State Archives has very few naturalization records. Many naturalization records are microfilmed and are at National Archive regional branches and the Family History Library. More and more microfilmed records are being digitized and are now available online. | |||
==== Websites ==== | ==== Websites ==== | ||
:*[http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/New-York/Default.aspx?category=40 Ancestry.com] - ($), has several US and New York naturalization indexes <br> | |||
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=NORTH_AMERICA Historical Records] on [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.org]<br> | |||
::*{{RecordSearch|1840491|New York, Eastern District Naturalization Petitions, 1865-1957}} <br> | |||
::*{{RecordSearch|1840501|New York, Southern District Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1824-1941}}<br> | |||
::*{{RecordSearch|1840493|New York, Southern District Naturalization Index, 1917-1950}} <br> | |||
::*{{RecordSearch|1854307|New York, Western District, Naturalization Index, 1907-1966}} <br> | |||
:*[http://www.italiangen.org/databaselist.stm Italiangen.org] - Free, includes indexes to naturalization records in New York City and other New York counties covering various years. <br> | |||
:*[http://www.naturalizationrecords.com/usa/ny_onlinedb.shtml Olive Tree Genealogy] - Links to free and paid websites for online New York naturalization indexes and records covering various years.<br> <br> | |||
:*[http://www.germanroots.com/newyork.html Online Searchable New York Naturalization Indexes and Records] - Links to free and paid websites for online New York naturalization indexes and records covering various years.<br> | |||
==== National Archives Northeast Region (Boston) ==== | |||
In addition to the previously described W.P.A. index, the [[National Archives Northeast Region (Boston)]] has: | |||
*U.S. Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York petitions, 1906–1911 (not at FHL) | |||
*Petition index, 1846–1876, 1906–1911 (FHL film 1522858 items 2–3) | |||
*Declarations, 1845–1911 (FHL films 1468586–643 and 1477173–77). This court is now defunct. | |||
*U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York petitions - New York, Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess and Sullivan Counties:<br> | |||
:1824–1940 (to 1897 on FHL films)<br> | |||
:Petition indexes, 1824–1941 (on 102 FHL films)<br> | |||
:Declarations, 1924–1925<br> | |||
:Declarations, 1842–1940 (not at FHL except 1924–1925)<br> | |||
:Declaration indexes, 1917–1950 (on 113 FHL films). | |||
*U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York - Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties: | |||
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:Petitions, 1865–1957 (not at FHL)<br> | |||
:* | :Petition indexes, 1865–1957 (FHL 142 films)<br> | ||
:* | :Declarations, 1865–1929; and declaration indexes. | ||
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: | Copies of naturalization records from New York City state and local courts, 1792–1906 (microfilms of the originals records of some of these courts are at the Family History Library). | ||
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The National Archives Federal Records Center at the same address as the Northeast Region archives has: | |||
*U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York petitions, 1958–1985 and declarations, 1960–1979. | |||
The National Archives—Northeast Region has: | |||
*U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York petitions, 1929–1940 and declarations, 1967–1976. (The declarations from 1941–1966 are missing.) | |||
If you do not know if your ancestor was naturalized, search for important clues in federal censuses (1870–1920) and state censuses (1825–1925). The 1925 state census specifically asks for the date and place of naturalization. Voting registers often give similar information. | |||
:'''The National Archives'''—'''Northeast Region<br>'''201 Varick Street<br>12th Floor<br>New York, NY 10014 <br>(Entrance on Houston Street, between Varick and Hudson.) <br>Telephone Toll-free: 1-866-840-1752 <br>Telephone: 212-401-1620<br>Fax: 212-401-1638<br>E-mail: [mailto:newyork.archives@nara.gov newyork.archives@nara.gov]<br>Internet: http://www.archives.gov/northeast/ | |||
==== Family History Library ==== | ==== Family History Library ==== | ||
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''New York County Records'' <br> The Family History Library has microfilmed naturalizations for nearly all New York counties from the 1790s to 1906. The records for some counties were filmed to the 1930s. The county microfilmed records can be viewed at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] or at your local [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Center]]. Do a place search in the Family History Library Catalog using the name of the county. Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship. [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the Family History Library Catalog.]] <br> | ''New York County Records'' <br> The Family History Library has microfilmed naturalizations for nearly all New York counties from the 1790s to 1906. The records for some counties were filmed to the 1930s. The county microfilmed records can be viewed at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] or at your local [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Center]]. Do a place search in the Family History Library Catalog using the name of the county. Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship. [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the Family History Library Catalog.]] <br> | ||
''New York Federal Court Records''<br> | ''New York Federal Court Records''<br> Federal Naturalization Indexes and Records Records for New York federal courts can also be found at the Family History Library. Do a place search for New York state records in the Family History Library Catalog using "New York." Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship and Naturalization and Citizenship - Indexes. [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the Family History Library Catalog.]] <br> | ||
Federal Naturalization Indexes and Records Records for New York federal courts can also be found at the Family History Library. Do a place search for New York state records in the Family History Library Catalog using "New York." Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship and Naturalization and Citizenship - Indexes. [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the Family History Library Catalog.]] <br> | |||
<br> Two important indexes to New York City naturalizations (mostly petitions) are: | <br> Two important indexes to New York City naturalizations (mostly petitions) are: | ||
==== Soundex Index ==== | ==== Soundex Index ==== | ||
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Note: the W.P.A. Soundex above has the same records as this one except this collection has additional records of the Supreme Court, 1795–1844. | Note: the W.P.A. Soundex above has the same records as this one except this collection has additional records of the Supreme Court, 1795–1844. | ||
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==== Naturalizations: ==== | ==== Naturalizations: ==== | ||
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Form G-639, the [http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-639.pdf FOIA form] is used to obtain naturalization records created after 1956. <br> | Form G-639, the [http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-639.pdf FOIA form] is used to obtain naturalization records created after 1956. <br> | ||
<br> Jurisdictions | |||
Jurisdictions | |||
The '''Eastern District''' had jurisdiction over [[Brooklyn, New York|Kings (Brooklyn)]], [[Queens County, New York|Queens]], [[Nassau County, New York|Nassau]], [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk]], and [[Richmond (Staten Island) County, New York|Richmond (Staten Island)]] counties. | The '''Eastern District''' had jurisdiction over [[Brooklyn, New York|Kings (Brooklyn)]], [[Queens County, New York|Queens]], [[Nassau County, New York|Nassau]], [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk]], and [[Richmond (Staten Island) County, New York|Richmond (Staten Island)]] counties. | ||
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{{New York|New York}} | {{New York|New York}} | ||
=== | === Further Reading === | ||
General information on New York naturalization records can be found in: | |||
New York Naturalization Records | |||
:*Schaefer, Christina K., ''Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Pub. Co., c1997), pp. 229-248. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36674082 At various libraries;] {{FHL|788457|disp=FHL 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 Family History Library as of 1997. Schaefer also gives an overview of the naturalization process and the Federal laws regulating it.<br> | |||
US Naturalization Records | |||
:*Szucs, Loretto Dennis, ''They Became Americans: Finding Naturalization Records and Ethnic Origins'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry Pub., c1998). [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37761966 At various libraries;] {{FHL|719682|disp=FHL 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> | |||
For details of the laws governing naturalization, see John J. Newman, American Naturalization Processes and Procedures, 1790-1985 (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, c1985), FHL 973 P4n and American Naturalization Records, 1790-1990: What They are and How to Use Them, (Bountiful, Utah : Heritage Quest, c1998), FHL 973 P47na. Particular attention should be paid to the laws governing admission of minor, veterans, and women.<br> | |||
One of the premiere guides to original New York naturalizations records is [http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/res_topics_gen_naturalization.shtml New York State Archives Information Leaflet #6], which is available online. <br> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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