American Naturalization Records 1790-1990: What They Are and How to Use Them

by John J. Newman

American Naturalization Records, 1790-1990, written by archivist John J. Newman, helps you overcome the complexities of the naturalization process. This book provides you with a thorough understanding of what naturalization records are and how to use them in your research.

127 pages, Hardcover

First published April 28, 1998

About the author

John J. Newman combines over forty years of genealogical experience with his position as Director , Information Management Services, Indiana Supreme Court. As a family historian he has an appreciation for what information genealogists seek; as an archivist he knows that the more thoroughly one understands public records, the more successful research can be.

The author is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and holds a master's degree in American History from Indiana University. After teaching on the high school level for seven years, he joined the staff of the Indiana State Library in 1970. That fall he was appointed Indiana State Archivist, a position he held until transferring to the Indiana Supreme Court in 1986."-- from back cover of American Naturalization Records, 1790-1990.

Reviews

[Kathy KS · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much helpful information about the naturalization process in the United States since the country was formed. Illustrations include many examples of both blank and actual used forms help highlight the text. Sometimes the text became so dense that I started to zone out, but that was because there was a lot of information.

This is the type of book that is worth having to double check things. I'm sure that there are websites that also might summarize the info, but the bibliographical information in the text, endnotes, and bibliography is also worth having. Although this is at least 20 years old, it does contain information about things online that can still be found, even if the URL has changed.