This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Geske Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Zg.2ADI/747.1 Message Board Post: You may find the answer in the FHL films referenced below. I found my great-grandfather's Declaration and Final Papers in Film 1443387 item 2 and item 1 respectively. Also, Craig Pfannkuche may be able to look up your reference in the McHenry Co. Historical Society in Union, IL. Hope this helps... Marv Kennebeck Title Naturalization papers, 1851-1955 Authors Illinois. Circuit Court (McHenry County) (Main Author) Notes Microfilm of originals in the McHenry County courthouse in Woodstock, Illinois. Includes index in some volumes. The County Court also recorded naturalization papers. Subjects Illinois, McHenry - Court records Illinois, McHenry - Naturalization and citizenship Format Manuscript (On Film) Language English Publication Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1986 Physical on 4 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Film Notes Note - Location [Film] Intentions 1851-1872 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1443387 Item 2 ] Declaration of intention, petition for citizenship and certificate of arrival, no. 648-697 1929-1932 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1443391 Item 4 ] Declaration of intention, no. 1036-1135 1929-1936 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1443391 Item 2 ] Petition and record of naturalization, v. 2, no. 51-300 1909-1919 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1443389 Item 1 ] Petition and record of naturalization and declaration of intention, v. 3, no. 301-388 1919-1920 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1443389 Item 2 ] Petition and record of naturalization, v. 3-5, no. 388-600 1920-1928 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1443390 ] Petition and record of naturalization, v. 6, no. 601-647 1928-1930 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1443391 Item 1 ] Final paper 1851-1858 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1443387 Item 1 ] Final paper, v. 1 1858-1888 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1443387 Item 3 ] Petition, final oath and certificate for alien soldiers and minors 1869-1899 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1443387 Item 4 ] Citizenship petitions granted, no. 605-1225 1929-1955 Repatriation applications, R1-R18 1936-1947 - FHL US/CAN Film [ 1443391 Item 3 ] © 2000 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.