Dear list, Roland questioned me about the naturalization information I gave. I guess I answered him and not to the list so I will (since Joyce had a question also) copy the list with my remarks on this. This is what I sent: According to my books many Europeans were granted citizenship in recognition of their support of the colonies during the revolution. He wants to know about naturalization in 1850. So we would apply this rule: 1790 passed law that you could be a citizen after 2 years in the states in which applied, with good moral character, and swearing to support the constitution. In 1795 the law changed to 5 years and a letter of intent 3 years before being admitted to citizenship, foreswear allegiance to any foreign power, renounce any titles, and swear an oath to support the constitution, and be of good moral character. (that would count out many today) Keep in mind this is only MEN. In 1798 an amendment changed it to 14 years but it dropped back in 1802. It remained this way for 104 years then. So I would say that no mention of service was made. Do you know of any? (this was his question. Did anyone receive citizenship in return for service in the service?) There was an instance of Texans who gained citizenship by Act of Congress in 1845. some Indians in 1800s and later in 1924. But in 1850 the rule of 1795 would have been in force. Wives and minor children became naturalized through the father's naturalization. Let me know if you know of any other rules if you will. I find this process fascinating. Thanks for the challenge Roland. As for your question, Joyce. Women did not apply for citizenship until the year 1922!!!! Until this time a wife automatically became naturalized when her husband did. Surely does make it hard to trail those women. Hope this helps a few of you. Patsy patsy@penn.com Researcher for Potter and Tioga Counties in PA http://www.webspawner.com/users/genealogygame Joyce wrote: >HI Patsy, Your description only says "he" and "a man." Does this mean that >women could not be naturalized citizens? We know that for national elections >and most state elections women could not vote. But what were their >citizenship rights, if any? On the Tioga County alien records that Kelly >typed up for the site, there are only males. Joyce M. Tice <A >HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~srgp/jmtindex.htm">Tri-County Genealogy Site >of Joyce M. Tice</A> >