We have a REGIONAL National Archives. We find out the code to use when looking up a surname by using the Soundex. We then go to a drawer filled with index cards. There is an index card for people who were naturalized in New England - one for each person. Usually the date of immigration and naturalization are on the card as well as code numbers. You copy the code numbers and get a card from someone "at the desk" that allows you to "research the records," that is, you can go in a small room and fill out a request form for several naturalization records, using the information found on the index cards. The copies of the original records are brought into the small room. You can copy the information or pay to have a copy made. Very often enough information is given, such as county of origin, that you can tell whether or not it was your family member. Or perhaps the date of immigration and naturalization matches the dates given on the 1920 census. If you find your relative was naturalized in a FEDERAL court (often a circuit court), the regional archives could also have the Petition of Intent (I think it's called). I know you can send to the National Archives but without relevant information a record won't be found. I hope I haven't been too confusing. Jan Janfortado@attbi.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <CountyCork-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <CountyCork-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 1:00 PM Subject: CountyCork-D Digest V02 #125