Naturalization Records

• Record of Declaration of Intention 1854-? 8 vols. Record of declarations of intentions by alien residents to become citizens of U.S. showing date of filing, name, birthplace, occupation, personal description, and affidavit of alien, date of arrival andport of entry. Indexed alphabetically by names of aliens.
• [Naturalization Applications] 1839-90 11 file boxes. Applications of aliens desiring to become U. S. Citizens; showing dates of application and arrival, name, age, occupation, description, and date or birth of applicant, ports of sailing and entry, and length of residence in U.S. arranged by dates of applications.
• Petition and Record 1904-? 4 vols. Record of petitions and granting of final papers of citizen ship to aliens; showing dates of occupation, and date and place of birth of petitioner, ports of sailing and entry, oaths of renuciation of native land and allegiance to U.S.; names of affidavits of witnesses. Indexed alphabetically by names of petitioners.
• Final Oath 1856-1905 1 vol. Record of final oaths of renunciation of native land an allegiance to the U S. of aliens who executed declarations of intentions and petitions for naturalization, showing dates of declaration and petition; name, age, birthplace, nationality, occupation and marital status of petitioner; and final oath. Indexed alphabetically by names of petitioner