This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: threent Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6915.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: She may have acquired citizenship via her husband An Act in 1855 allowed alien women to acquire citizenship by marrying a United States citizen, or upon his naturalization. A woman's citizenship was directly tied to that of her husband. Women and children automatically received naturalization upon the husband or father's naturalization. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.