AGENCY: District Court (Sixth District : Wayne County)

SERIES: 85225
TITLE: Naturalization record book
DATES: i 1896-1902.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains documentation of the final steps of becoming a United States citizen. The volume contains only a record of certificates of citizenship issued to the newly naturalized citizen. Each form gives the date, applicant's name, former country and kingdom, and current town and county of residence. A standardized summary of the procedures assured that the necessary evidence was provided and the required oaths taken. The judge then signed, attesting to the applicant's admission as a citizen.

Although courts began keeping records separately in each county after statehood in 1896, an applicant could file in any court until 1906. The volume has only 5 pages of entries, but does include an applicant from Sevier County as well as the expected Wayne County applicants. In 1906, federal naturalization law required that an individual file in a court having jurisdiction over his area of residence, and the courts began using standardized federal forms.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently and then microfilm.

APPRAISAL

Historical

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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