If he was a minor when his father was naturalized, then he was automatically naturalized. However take a look anyway since he might have wanted a formal documentation of the fact. Don't stop with the Germans to America entry - get the original passenger list, available on NARA microfilm at Family History Centers. barbnjoe@citrus.infi.net wrote: >My g-grandfather immigrated to America from Germany in 1869. I >understand he automatically became an american citizen. Does this mean >there are naturalization papers on him? > >I found my g-grandfather in the book "Germans to America". On the top >of the page it had Germany - Switzerland. I'm assuming he went from >Switzerland to Germany. Am I right? If so, what would have been the >usual mode of travel? Thank you for any help you can give me. > >Barb > > >==== GEN-NYS Mailing List ==== >Have you forgotten how to UNSUBSCRIBE? >Visit the GEN-NYS-L Frequently Asked Questions (And Answers!) web page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nozell/GEN-NYS-L/FAQ/GEN-NYS-L.txt