Great disscusion, even I have learned a lot. -----Original Message----- From: TCas808108@aol.com <TCas808108@aol.com> To: PALUZERN-L@rootsweb.com <PALUZERN-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, April 14, 2001 7:46 PM Subject: [PALUZERN] Naturalization Correction I wanted to comment on Doug's corrections. He is absolutely correct that the immigrant was not required to file all his papers in one court or in one state. However there were state residency requirements, though I was wrong at putting it at five years. Jefferson M Moak, in the "The WPA Index of Naturalizations: An Explanation" wrote: "The declaration (of intention) could be made at any time after reaching United States soil and in any court that would accept declarations." In regards to the actual petition: "A minimum of five years in the United States had to pass in order for an individual to petition for citizenship. A minimum of two years had to pass between the declaration of intent and the petition. Generally, the individual had to be a resident of their state for at least one year before making this petition." I checked on the PA state residency for naturalization for the late 1800s, and it is indeed one year. Some states had no residency requirements, some did. I'm sorry for the confusion I've caused. Take care, Tracy ==== PALUZERN Mailing List ==== Northeast Pennsylvania Chat can be accessed at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~paluzern/chat.htm