This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Zelekis Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17946.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Altho I have no knowledge of Wayne County, I would like to pass on to you what I have learned about my ggf's declaration and subsequent naturalization. His declaration is dated 7 Nov 1887. His naturalization, dated 13 Oct 1892,seems to be in 3 parts...the first has people vouching for him...the second is his renoucing the King of Denmark...the third is the section that declares him a citizen of the US. It states that the naturalization took place in the State of MN, County of Ramsey, District Court, 2nd Judicial District. There are 15 years between the 2 documents. However this is not the usual time, for in those days the period of time could be shorter, or they may never have taken the time to be naturalized. Quite possibly the FHL might have a microfilm of the naturalizations that occurred in Wayne Couty or possibly the library in Detroit might be able to give you some good ideas. Best of luck! 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.