On 2 Jul 2006 at 21:43, wm.karr@insightbb.com wrote: > > Yes, the 1900 census states they came over in 1882 and were > naturalized. I'm not sure how the directories would help. > Bill You have to allow a year or two on either side of any naturalization or immigration years given in the census. They are often mis-remembered. Naturalization records are available online at http://naturalizationrecords.com/ There is also a resource guide, by state, to direct you to alternate sources. The 1900, 1910 ,1920 and 1930 census identify citizenship status, with notations showing the individual was an Alien, or had started the Naturalization process or had his final papers. The year of immigration is also shown. 1920 also nicely provides a year of naturalization. You can get help with census records in your search for an immigrant ancestor at http://allcensusrecords.com/ Lorine -- Lorine McGinnis Schulze * Olive Tree Genealogy (Ships Passenger Lists) http://olivetreegenealogy.com/ * Naturalization Records http://naturalizationrecords.com/ * Images of Ships Lists http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/ships/ otg@csolve.net or olivetreegenealogy@gmail.com