Fellow Listers I am trying to learn what and when Naturalization or Loyalty records were required. I have records of my immigrant grandparents from 1700s to late 1890s. Prior to Ellis Island how where minors handled? But what about those who were underage at entry into US and not with parents? Did they have to have a sponsor - of age - here sign for them? Or, did they (the Minors) sign something for themselves? Did they pay something? For citizenship? Were they just admitted - period. When they became of age did they then have to do some form of registration? Prior to Ellis Island were the immigration requirements different by port and state? As near as I can determine I have several relatives who came to this country as minors unescorted -especially from Ireland. Can someone steer me in the right direction. Much love Clifford Smith Researching Akey, Conway, Hastings, Clymer, McCallister, Mann, Schmidt. >From wild and wonderful AND COLORFUL WEST VIRGINIA.