seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc 20786,Weber County (Utah). Probate Court,Declarations of intention record book,1860-1866.,"Chronological, although a few were inserted out of sequence.","This book documents the first stage in becoming a United States citizen. To become a citizen\, an individual normally filed a ""declaration of intention to become a citizen"" at least two years prior to applying for citizenship. Each declaration\, recorded by the court clerk\, gives the name of the individual\, the date\, and the country of origin combined with a statement that the individual has sworn his intention to become a U.S. citizen and renounce allegiance to his native country.",,Public,0.20 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel