seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
85225,District Court (Sixth District : Wayne County),Naturalization record book,i 1896-1902.,Chronological.,"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.",,Public,1 microfilm reel