I didn't get a reply to the orginal message below. So, would someone please reply and let me know if naturalization records for the year (abt.)1850 are maintained at the courthouse or sent elsewhere? Thanks..... Subj: Naturalization Records for Dauphin County Date: 12/04/2000 4:35:31 AM Eastern Standard Time From: BMiller247 To: PADAUPHI-L@rootsweb.com Hello, I'm trying to identify the location of my ancestor's Naturalization Records. More specifically the Declaration of Intention. I am told that these papers "may" identify the date of arrival, port of arrival, ship name and more. I was at the state library Saturday and found "Robert Broome" in the 1850 Census of Dauphin County. He lived in Wiconisco Township through the 1870 Census. He and all his children were born in England, the youngest was 11 years old. I can assume that he came to the USA sometime between 1839 and 1850. While at the library I searched a series of books on passenger arrivals (they may have been Filby's). This series of books I'm speaking of has three main volumes and yearly supplements since, I believe, 1983. As I said I searched and didn't come across his name. The Naturalization Records are generally held in the county of residence, but not necessarily. Before taking a day off work to make a trip to the courthouse, would somebody please let me know if there is an online index of Naturalization Records on file there? I would like to confirm that his records are there before my trip. Thanks...........