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== Online Resources == | |||
*'''1791-1980''' {{RecordSearch|1999177|New York, County Naturalization Records, 1791-1980}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, County Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1791-1980''' {{RecordSearch|1999177|New York, County Naturalization Records, 1791-1980}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, County Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
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*'''1792-1840''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49044 Early New York Naturalizations, 1792-1840] ($) | *'''1792-1840''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49044 Early New York Naturalizations, 1792-1840] ($) | ||
*'''1792-1906''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_106/nyc_courts/ The Soundex index to naturalization petitions filed in federal, state, and local courts in New York City, including New York, Kings, Queens and Richmond counties, 1792-1906] ($) | *'''1792-1906''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_106/nyc_courts/ The Soundex index to naturalization petitions filed in federal, state, and local courts in New York City, including New York, Kings, Queens and Richmond counties, 1792-1906] ($) | ||
*'''1794-1929''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2280 New York, State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1794-1929], index | *'''1794-1929''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2280 New York, State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1794-1929], index & images ($) | ||
*'''1794-1906''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2280 New York, Naturalization Petitions, 1794-1906] ($) | *'''1794-1906''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2280 New York, Naturalization Petitions, 1794-1906] ($) | ||
*'''1794-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1192/ U.S., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1795-1925''' {{RecordSearch|2185145|United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Passport Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1795-1925''' {{RecordSearch|2185145|United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Passport Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1799-1847''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8869 New York, Naturalization Papers, 1799-1847] ($) | *'''1799-1847''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8869 New York, Naturalization Papers, 1799-1847] ($) | ||
*'''1802-1988''' [https://www.archives.gov/nyc/finding-aids/naturalization-holdings Naturalization Records at the National Archives at New York City] | *'''1802-1988''' [https://www.archives.gov/nyc/finding-aids/naturalization-holdings Naturalization Records at the National Archives at New York City] | ||
*'''1816-1845''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1603 New York City, Selected Naturalization Records, 1816-1845] ($) | *'''1816-1845''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1603 New York City, Selected Naturalization Records, 1816-1845] ($) | ||
*'''1824-1941''' {{RecordSearch|1840501|New York, Southern District Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1824-1941}} at FamilySearch | *'''1824-1941''' {{RecordSearch|1840501|New York, Southern District Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1824-1941}} at FamilySearch — [[New York, Naturalization Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.fold3.com/publication/104/us-naturalization-index-ny-southern-petitions-1824-1941 fold3] ($)'' | ||
*'''1824-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2060123|New York, U.S. District Court Naturalization Records, 1824-1991}} at FamilySearch — [[New York, U.S. District Court Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
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*'''1825-1871''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5355 New York, Alien Depositions of Intent to Become U.S. Citizens, 1825-1871] | *'''1825-1871''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5355 New York, Alien Depositions of Intent to Become U.S. Citizens, 1825-1871] | ||
*'''1850-1883''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8760 New York Emigrant Savings Bank, 1850-1883],($) index | *'''1850-1883''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8760 New York Emigrant Savings Bank, 1850-1883],($) index & images | ||
*'''1865-1957''' {{RecordSearch|1840491|New York, Eastern District Naturalization Petitions, Index, 1865-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, Naturalization Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1865-1957''' {{RecordSearch|1840491|New York, Eastern District Naturalization Petitions, Index, 1865-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, Naturalization Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
*'''1865-1937''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1193 U.S., Naturalization Records - Original Documents, (World Archives Project) for New York, 1865-1937- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York] ($) | *'''1865-1937''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1193 U.S., Naturalization Records - Original Documents, (World Archives Project) for New York, 1865-1937- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York] ($) | ||
*'''1865-1906''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_100/ny_eastern_jul_1865sep_1906/ Index to the Naturalization Petitions of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Jul 1865-Sep 1906] ($) | *'''1865-1906''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_100/ny_eastern_jul_1865sep_1906/ Index to the Naturalization Petitions of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Jul 1865-Sep 1906] ($) | ||
*'''1865-1957''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_101/ny_eastern_nov_1925dec_1957/ Index to the Naturalization Petitions of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1865-1957] ($) | *'''1865-1957''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_101/ny_eastern_nov_1925dec_1957/ Index to the Naturalization Petitions of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1865-1957] ($) | ||
*'''1865-1937''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_114/ny_eastern/ Petitions for Naturalization of the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1865-1937] ($) | *'''1865-1937''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_114/ny_eastern/ Petitions for Naturalization of the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1865-1937] ($) | ||
*'''1872-1878''' {{RecordSearch|4117523|New York, Record of Naturalized Voters Registered, 1872-1878}} at FamilySearch — [[New York, Record of Naturalized Voters Registered - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1882-1944''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2499 New York, Naturalization Records, 1882-1944] ($) | *'''1882-1944''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2499 New York, Naturalization Records, 1882-1944] ($) | ||
*'''1897-1944''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/panatoriginals/ Selected U.S. Naturalization Records - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1897-1944] ($) | *'''1897-1944''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/panatoriginals/ Selected U.S. Naturalization Records - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1897-1944] ($) | ||
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*'''1918''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2362 U.S. World War I Soldier Naturalizations, 1918] ($) | *'''1918''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2362 U.S. World War I Soldier Naturalizations, 1918] ($) | ||
*'''1941-1946''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7912 New York Southern District, World War II Military Naturalization Index, 1941-1946] ($) | *'''1941-1946''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7912 New York Southern District, World War II Military Naturalization Index, 1941-1946] ($) | ||
*'''1944-2003''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62493 U.S., Index to Alien Case Files, 1944-2003] at Ancestry — index($) | |||
*'''1950-1955''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7911 New York Southern District Court, Korean War Military Naturalization Index, 1950-1955] ($) | *'''1950-1955''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7911 New York Southern District Court, Korean War Military Naturalization Index, 1950-1955] ($) | ||
*[https://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/naturalizations.php German Genealogy Group] — indexes for NY & NJ Naturalization Records at NARA in New York City | *[https://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/naturalizations.php German Genealogy Group] — indexes for NY & NJ Naturalization Records at NARA in New York City | ||
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49120 Denizations, Naturalizations, and Oaths of Allegiance in Colonial New York] ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49120 Denizations, Naturalizations, and Oaths of Allegiance in Colonial New York] ($) | ||
== | == Background == | ||
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, which is indexed and available on [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2704 Ancestry], specifically asks for the date and place of naturalization. Voting registers often give similar information. | 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, which is indexed and available on [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2704 Ancestry], specifically asks for the date and place of naturalization. Voting registers often give similar information. | ||
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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 | *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. | *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 | *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] ($); {{WorldCat|33188608|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|194502|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.7 P4sc}}<br> | ||
*Wolfe, Richard J. "The Colonial Naturalization Act of 1740 With a List of Persons Naturalized in | *Wolfe, Richard J. "The Colonial Naturalization Act of 1740 With a List of Persons Naturalized in New York Colony, 1740-1769," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record'', Vol. 94, No. 3 (Jul. 1963):132-147. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{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}}. | ||
*O'Neill, Terri Bradshaw. "Naturalizations in the New York Secretary of State Deeds," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record'', Vol. 139, No. 3 (Jul. 2008):186-193. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|1181533|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 139}}. 1680s-1710s. | *O'Neill, Terri Bradshaw. "Naturalizations in the New York Secretary of State Deeds," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record'', Vol. 139, No. 3 (Jul. 2008):186-193. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|1181533|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 139}}. 1680s-1710s. | ||
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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 | *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'' | *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] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS | *Moorhouse, Ann. "Citizenship Testimonials 1807-1817," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 112, No. 1 (Jan. 1981):46-49. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.7 B2n v. 112}} | ||
== How to Find Naturalization Records == | |||
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Microfilmed naturalization records from [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1999177/waypoints New York's county courts] (1791-1980) are online on FamilySearch.org. They are not currently digitally indexed, so it's most convenient to use one of the indexes mentioned below in order to find document locations, then browse the collection by county to find the records you want. New York County (Manhattan), Kings County (Brooklyn) and Queens County records are all there (including declarations of intent, certificates of arrival, and petitions for naturalization). At this time, Bronx County, unfortunately, only has the microfilm of their index, not the records themselves. | Microfilmed naturalization records from [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1999177/waypoints New York's county courts] (1791-1980) are online on FamilySearch.org. They are not currently digitally indexed, so it's most convenient to use one of the indexes mentioned below in order to find document locations, then browse the collection by county to find the records you want. New York County (Manhattan), Kings County (Brooklyn) and Queens County records are all there (including declarations of intent, certificates of arrival, and petitions for naturalization). At this time, Bronx County, unfortunately, only has the microfilm of their index, not the records themselves. | ||
Microfilmed naturalization records from New York's [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=22 Southern (1825-1946), Eastern (1865-1957), and Western Districts (1907-1966)] | Microfilmed naturalization records from New York's [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=22 Southern (1825-1946), Eastern (1865-1957), and Western Districts (1907-1966)] are also online on FamilySearch.org. Some are indexed and some are not. If the records don't show up in a search, that doesn't mean they're not there. If you've found a reference to a document that doesn't show up in a FamilySearch search, then you can still browse the collection to find it. Or, if you've found a document in an index on FamilySearch but it isn't linked to the document itself, you can browse the collection to find it.<br> | ||
== Websites == | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/New-York/Default.aspx?category=40 Ancestry.com] - ($), has several US and New York naturalization indexes <br> | *[http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/New-York/Default.aspx?category=40 Ancestry.com] - ($), has several US and New York naturalization indexes <br> | ||
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== The National Archives at New York City == | == The National Archives at New York City == | ||
:[[National Archives at New York City]]<br>Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House<br>One Bowling Green<br>New York, NY 10014 <br>Phone: 866-840-1752 <br>Phone: 212-401-1620<br>Fax: 212-401-1638<br> | :[[National Archives at New York City]]<br>Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House<br>One Bowling Green<br>New York, NY 10014 <br>Phone: 866-840-1752 <br>Phone: 212-401-1620<br>Fax: 212-401-1638<br>Email: [mailto:newyork.archives@nara.gov newyork.archives@nara.gov]<br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/ http://www.archives.gov/northeast/]<br> | ||
<br>'''''New York Naturalizations Indexes and Records Include:'''''<br>'''U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York''' <br>''Covers counties:'' [[Bronx County, New York Genealogy|Bronx]], [[Dutchess County, New York Genealogy|Dutchess]], [[New York (Manhattan) County, New York Genealogy|New York (Manhattan)]], [[Orange County, New York Genealogy|Orange]], [[Putnam County, New York Genealogy|Putnam]], [[Rockland County, New York Genealogy|Rockland]], [[Sullivan County, New York Genealogy|Sullivan]], [[Ulster County, New York Genealogy|Ulster]], and [[Westchester County, New York Genealogy|Westchester]] counties. <br> | <br>'''''New York Naturalizations Indexes and Records Include:'''''<br>'''U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York''' <br>''Covers counties:'' [[Bronx County, New York Genealogy|Bronx]], [[Dutchess County, New York Genealogy|Dutchess]], [[New York (Manhattan) County, New York Genealogy|New York (Manhattan)]], [[Orange County, New York Genealogy|Orange]], [[Putnam County, New York Genealogy|Putnam]], [[Rockland County, New York Genealogy|Rockland]], [[Sullivan County, New York Genealogy|Sullivan]], [[Ulster County, New York Genealogy|Ulster]], and [[Westchester County, New York Genealogy|Westchester]] counties. <br> | ||
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:::[https://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/naturalizations.php German Genealogy Group]<br> | :::[https://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/naturalizations.php German Genealogy Group]<br> | ||
:::[http://www.fold3.com/browse.php#40%7ChyFUWg4H4 Fold3.com] | :::[http://www.fold3.com/browse.php#40%7ChyFUWg4H4 Fold3.com] - ($)<br> | ||
:::[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1629 1906-1966 on Ancestry.com] - ($)<br> | :::[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1629 1906-1966 on Ancestry.com] - ($)<br> | ||
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::*Repatriations, 1937-1970<br> | ::*Repatriations, 1937-1970<br> | ||
'''U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York'''<br>''Covers counties:'' [[Albany County, New York Genealogy|Albany]], [[Broome County, New York Genealogy|Broome]], [[Cayuga County, New York Genealogy|Cayuga]], [[Chenango County, New York Genealogy|Chenango]], [[Clinton County, New York Genealogy|Clinton]], [[Columbia County, New York Genealogy|Columbia]], [[Cortland County, New York Genealogy|Cortland]], [[Delaware County, New York Genealogy|Delaware]], [[Essex County, New York Genealogy|Essex]], [[Franklin County, New York Genealogy|Franklin]], [[Fulton County, New York Genealogy|Fulton]], [[Greene County, New York Genealogy|Greene]], [[Hamilton County, New York Genealogy|Hamilton]], [[Herkimer County, New York Genealogy|Herkimer]], [[Madison County, New York Genealogy|Madison]], [[Montgomery County, New York Genealogy|Montgomery]], [[Oneida County, New York Genealogy|Oneida]], [[Onondaga County, New York Genealogy|Onondaga]], [[Otsego County, New York Genealogy|Otsego]], [[Oswego County, New York Genealogy|Oswego]], [[Rensselaer County, New York Genealogy|Rensselaer]], [[Saratoga County, New York Genealogy|Saratoga]], [[Schenectady County, New York Genealogy|Schenectady]], [[Schoharie County, New York Genealogy|Schoharie]], [[Tioga County, New York Genealogy|Tioga]], [[Tompkins County, New York Genealogy|Tompkins]], [[Ulster County, New York Genealogy|Ulster]], [[Warren County, New York Genealogy|Warren]], and [[Washington County, New York Genealogy|Washington]] Counties. | '''U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York'''<br>''Covers counties:'' [[Albany County, New York Genealogy|Albany]], [[Broome County, New York Genealogy|Broome]], [[Cayuga County, New York Genealogy|Cayuga]], [[Chenango County, New York Genealogy|Chenango]], [[Clinton County, New York Genealogy|Clinton]], [[Columbia County, New York Genealogy|Columbia]], [[Cortland County, New York Genealogy|Cortland]], [[Delaware County, New York Genealogy|Delaware]], [[Essex County, New York Genealogy|Essex]], [[Franklin County, New York Genealogy|Franklin]], [[Fulton County, New York Genealogy|Fulton]], [[Greene County, New York Genealogy|Greene]], [[Hamilton County, New York Genealogy|Hamilton]], [[Herkimer County, New York Genealogy|Herkimer]], [[Madison County, New York Genealogy|Madison]], [[Montgomery County, New York Genealogy|Montgomery]], [[Oneida County, New York Genealogy|Oneida]], [[Onondaga County, New York Genealogy|Onondaga]], [[Otsego County, New York Genealogy|Otsego]], [[Oswego County, New York Genealogy|Oswego]], [[Rensselaer County, New York Genealogy|Rensselaer]], [[Saratoga County, New York Genealogy|Saratoga]], [[Schenectady County, New York Genealogy|Schenectady]], [[Schoharie County, New York Genealogy|Schoharie]], [[Tioga County, New York Genealogy|Tioga]], [[Tompkins County, New York Genealogy|Tompkins]], [[Ulster County, New York Genealogy|Ulster]], [[Warren County, New York Genealogy|Warren]], and [[Washington County, New York Genealogy|Washington]] Counties. <br> | ||
:Indexes:<br> | :Indexes:<br> | ||
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::*Military Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers, 1918 - NARA M1952 (may cover multiple district courts)<br> | ::*Military Index to Naturalizations of World War I Soldiers, 1918 - NARA M1952 (may cover multiple district courts)<br> | ||
:::[http://www.fold3.com/browse.php#40%7Ch6F3CzJko Fold3.com] | :::[http://www.fold3.com/browse.php#40%7Ch6F3CzJko Fold3.com] - ($) | ||
'''Other Courts - New York'''<br> | '''Other Courts - New York'''<br> | ||
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== FamilySearch Library == | == FamilySearch Library == | ||
''New York City and County Records'' <br>The FamilySearch 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] or at your local [ | ''New York City and County Records'' <br>The FamilySearch 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] or at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/about FamilySearch center]. Do a place search in the FamilySearch Catalog using the name of the city/county. Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship. [[FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the FamilySearch Catalog.]] <br> | ||
''New York Federal Court Records''<br>Federal Naturalization Indexes and Records Records for New York federal courts can also be found at the FamilySearch Library. Do a place search for New York state records in the FamilySearch Catalog using "New York." Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship and Naturalization and Citizenship - Indexes. [[FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the FamilySearch Catalog.]] <br> | ''New York Federal Court Records''<br>Federal Naturalization Indexes and Records Records for New York federal courts can also be found at the FamilySearch Library. Do a place search for New York state records in the FamilySearch Catalog using "New York." Naturalization records are listed under the topic, Naturalization and Citizenship and Naturalization and Citizenship - Indexes. [[FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search|Instructions on how to use the FamilySearch Catalog.]] <br> | ||
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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 | :*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 | :*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 | :*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 | :*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] | :*[http://www.archives.nysed.gov/research/naturalization-records New York State Archives Information Leaflet] - Guide to original New York naturalization records. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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