>From the Family History Center, I rented a microfilm of a volume entitled New York City Declarations of Intention - Great Britain - August 20, 1855 - December 13, 1856. Unfortunately, I didn't find information on my ancestors, but perhaps what I did find will help someone else. On October 1, 1855, Jeremiah Donovan made his declaration of intention to become a U.S. citizen. He was illiterate and, instead of signing, made "his mark" in the record book. This is listed on page 56. On October 2, 1855, Michael Donovan declared his intention to become a citizen. He, too, was illiterate and made "his mark." Found on page 60. Found on page 89. On October 16, 1855, John Donovan declared his intention to become a citizen. Like the others, he was illiterate and made his mark. Found on page 151. On October 25, 1855, Timothy Donovan declared. He made his mark. Found on page 459. On July 17, 1856, Margaret Donovan, wife of John, declared. She was literate and signed her name, spelling it 'Margret Donovan." Found on page 541. On September 5, 1856, Peter Donovan declared. He signed his name. I know it isn't much, but I hope this information helps somebody in their research. Good luck and good hunting, Susan

Thanks for the info unfortunately all of my donovan people didn;t come to the US until 1881. I am sorry this thanks took so long as i genuninely appreciate it. Laura Freeman ----- Original Message ----- From: <AmAWitty1@aol.com> To: <DONOVAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 9:16 PM Subject: [DONOVAN-L] declarations of intention > >From the Family History Center, I rented a microfilm of a volume entitled New > York City Declarations of Intention - Great Britain - August 20, 1855 - > December 13, 1856. Unfortunately, I didn't find information on my ancestors, > but perhaps what I did find will help someone else. > > On October 1, 1855, Jeremiah Donovan made his declaration of intention to > become a U.S. citizen. He was illiterate and, instead of signing, made "his > mark" in the record book. This is listed on page 56. > > On October 2, 1855, Michael Donovan declared his intention to become a > citizen. He, too, was illiterate and made "his mark." Found on page 60. > > Found on page 89. On October 16, 1855, John Donovan declared his intention > to become a citizen. Like the others, he was illiterate and made his mark. > > Found on page 151. On October 25, 1855, Timothy Donovan declared. He made > his mark. > > Found on page 459. On July 17, 1856, Margaret Donovan, wife of John, > declared. She was literate and signed her name, spelling it 'Margret > Donovan." > > Found on page 541. On September 5, 1856, Peter Donovan declared. He signed > his name. > > I know it isn't much, but I hope this information helps somebody in their > research. > > Good luck and good hunting, > Susan > > > ==== DONOVAN Mailing List ==== > Please do not send attachments / attached files to the list. If you need assistance, contact the listowner at: parasida@stny.rr.com >