Monday, April 27, 2009 12:53:01 PM Subject: naturalization papers from 1862 This is my first attempt at working with US Naturalization papers and I have no idea if this document from 1862 is typical of prior years or subsequent years.  It was on file at the County Clerks office in St. Joseph, in Berrien CO, MI.  They charged a very reasonable $3.00 to xerox and mail it. 1 page only.  I have capitalized what went in the blanks Declaration of Intention ============= State of Michigan, County of Berrien.  The Circuit court for said County, to wit:, I, GUSTV THOMPSON do solemnly swear, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever, all allegiance and fidelity, to each and every Foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty whatsoever, and particulary the KING OF SWEDEN & NORWAY of whom I have been a subject. Sworn and Subscribed before me at Berrien this 28TH DAY OF APRIL 1862.    GUSTV THOMPSON (in the handwriting of the clerk) GEORGE H ALUNLOCH(?), clerk. =========================== I was so hoping to get parents, date of birth, date & port of entry, home city, ANYTHING to help search back in Sweden. Alas I didn't. Does anyone else have experience with naturalization papers? [email protected]