Could it be that William became naturalized by virtue of his Union army service? If so, there might be new and strangely different places to research! Fritz Hansen Wichita, Kansas - Original Message ----- From: Lori Stevens <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 10:23 AM Subject: [ILWILL-L] Manning - Will Co - 1856 <SNIP>> WILLIAM MANNING was born near the city of Cork, Ireland, on August 12, > 1835. <SNIP> > In 1861, William enlisted in the 39th regiment of the Illinois volunteers > at Camp Douglass, Chicago, Illinois. His rank was that of 1st class > musician. During the time of September 1861 until June 1862, he was > enlisted with William C. Harrah and C. Harrah. He was discharged on June 4, > 1862. <SNIP> . I've not been able to find William's > naturalization, although he indicated that he'd been naturalized in either > 1870 or 1890. <SNIP> > Thank you! > > Lori > Our Mixed Nuts .. err .. Roots > http://www.redrival.com/alana > >