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	== Record Description ==		== Record Description ==
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	=== Citation for This Collection ===		=== Citation for This Collection ===

−	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>	+	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

−	{{Collection citation\| text=~~National Archives and Records Administration.~~ Maryland Naturalization Indexes. ~~Fold 3~~, ~~Provo, Utah~~.}}	+	{{Collection citation \| text= "Maryland, Naturalization Indexes, 1797-1951" Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing "Indexes to Naturalization Petitions to the U.S. Circuit and District Courts for Maryland, 1797-1951." <i>Fold3.com</i>. http://www.fold3.com : n.d.}}

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	=== Citation for This Collection ===		=== Citation for This Collection ===

−	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>	+	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

−	{{Collection citation\| text=~~<!--bibdescbegin-->~~National Archives and Records Administration. Maryland Naturalization Indexes. Fold 3, Provo, Utah.~~<!--bibdescend-->~~}}	+	{{Collection citation\| text=National Archives and Records Administration. Maryland Naturalization Indexes. Fold 3, Provo, Utah.}}

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	{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin-->National Archives and Records Administration. Maryland Naturalization Indexes. Fold 3, Provo, Utah.<!--bibdescend-->}}		{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin-->National Archives and Records Administration. Maryland Naturalization Indexes. Fold 3, Provo, Utah.<!--bibdescend-->}}

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−	Maryland, Naturalization Indexes, 1797-1951," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XG7K-TTL : accessed 23 April 2012), George Kendall (1874); citing Naturalization Indexes, NARA publication M1168; United States Federal Archives and Records Center, Washington, D.C.

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	== Record Description ==		== Record Description ==

−	The collection consists of six separate alphabetic indexes to naturalization petitions filed in the U.S. Circuit and District courts of Maryland from 1797 to 1951. Each index comprises a specific time period. 1797-1906, Oct 1906-Apr 1915, Apr 1915-Apr 1920, Apr 1920-Oct 1925, Nov 1925-Dec 1951, and the sixth is an index to aliens who joined the U.S. military between May 1918 and Apr 1923. The collection corresponds to NARA M1168. Index courtesy of [~~[Www~~.fold3.com\|Fold3]] (previously Footnote.com).	+	The collection consists of six separate alphabetic indexes to naturalization petitions filed in the U.S. Circuit and District courts of Maryland from 1797 to 1951. Each index comprises a specific time period. 1797-1906, Oct 1906-Apr 1915, Apr 1915-Apr 1920, Apr 1920-Oct 1925, Nov 1925-Dec 1951, and the sixth is an index to aliens who joined the U.S. military between May 1918 and Apr 1923. The collection corresponds to NARA M1168. Index courtesy of [http://www.fold3.com/institution-index.php Fold3] (previously Footnote.com).

	=== Additional Information About Naturalization Records ===		=== Additional Information About Naturalization Records ===
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	While there were various types of naturalization records, the Declaration of Intent and Naturalization Petition usually had the most complete genealogical information.		While there were various types of naturalization records, the Declaration of Intent and Naturalization Petition usually had the most complete genealogical information.

−	The first naturalization act was passed in 1802. Immigrants to the United States were not required to apply for citizenship. Of those who did apply, many did not complete the requirements for citizenship.	+	The first naturalization act was passed in 1802. Immigrants to the United States were not required to apply for citizenship. Of those who did apply, many did not complete the requirements for citizenship.

−	Naturalization to become a U.S. citizen was a two-part process: the Declaration of Intent to Naturalize, or First Papers, and the Naturalization Record (including the Naturalization Petition), or Final Papers. The First Papers were normally filed five years before the Final Papers because of the five-year residency requirement to become a citizen.	+	Naturalization to become a U.S. citizen was a two-part process: the Declaration of Intent to Naturalize, or First Papers, and the Naturalization Record (including the Naturalization Petition), or Final Papers. The First Papers were normally filed five years before the Final Papers because of the five-year residency requirement to become a citizen.

−	No centralized files existed before 1906. In 1906 federal forms replaced the various formats that had been used by the various courts. Copies were sent to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), creating a central file for naturalization papers. The INS is now known as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).	+	No centralized files existed before 1906. In 1906 federal forms replaced the various formats that had been used by the various courts. Copies were sent to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), creating a central file for naturalization papers. The INS is now known as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

−	Naturalization records are generally well preserved, but some records may have been lost to fire or other disasters.	+	Naturalization records are generally well preserved, but some records may have been lost to fire or other disasters.

	Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. New York’s counties recorded naturalization procedures in the court records as legal proof of citizenship. The courts handling naturalizations changed several times so the card index was created as a way to quickly access specific records.		Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. New York’s counties recorded naturalization procedures in the court records as legal proof of citizenship. The courts handling naturalizations changed several times so the card index was created as a way to quickly access specific records.

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	== Record Description ==		== Record Description ==

−	The collection consists of six separate alphabetic indexes to naturalization petitions filed in the U.S. Circuit and District courts of Maryland from 1797 to 1951. Each index comprises a specific time period. 1797-1906, Oct 1906-Apr 1915, Apr 1915-Apr 1920, Apr 1920-Oct 1925, Nov 1925-Dec 1951, and the sixth is an index to aliens who joined the U.S. military between May 1918 and Apr 1923. Index courtesy of www.fold3.com (previously Footnote.com).	+	The collection consists of six separate alphabetic indexes to naturalization petitions filed in the U.S. Circuit and District courts of Maryland from 1797 to 1951. Each index comprises a specific time period. 1797-1906, Oct 1906-Apr 1915, Apr 1915-Apr 1920, Apr 1920-Oct 1925, Nov 1925-Dec 1951, and the sixth is an index to aliens who joined the U.S. military between May 1918 and Apr 1923. The collection corresponds to NARA M1168. Index courtesy of [[www.fold3.com\|Fold3]] (previously Footnote.com).

−	=== Additional Information About Naturalization Records ===	+	=== Additional Information About Naturalization Records ===

	The actual naturalization volumes vary in size and format. Prior to 1906 each document was usually handwritten on one page. From the late 1800s and on, printed forms were used. After 1906, many entries were typewritten.		The actual naturalization volumes vary in size and format. Prior to 1906 each document was usually handwritten on one page. From the late 1800s and on, printed forms were used. After 1906, many entries were typewritten.
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	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>		The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

−	{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin--> "Maryland Naturalization Indexes.~~" Fold3.com. http://www.fold3 : 2012~~. <!--bibdescend-->}}	+	{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin-->National Archives and Records Administration. Maryland Naturalization Indexes. Fold 3, Provo, Utah. <!--bibdescend-->}}

	[[Maryland, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection\|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]]		[[Maryland, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection\|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]]
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	\|CID=CID1838829		\|CID=CID1838829
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	== Record Description ==		== Record Description ==

−	~~This Collection will include records~~ from 1797 to 1951.~~<br>~~	+	The collection consists of six separate alphabetic indexes to naturalization petitions filed in the U.S. Circuit and District courts of Maryland from 1797 to 1951. Each index comprises a specific time period. 1797-1906, Oct 1906-Apr 1915, Apr 1915-Apr 1920, Apr 1920-Oct 1925, Nov 1925-Dec 1951, and the sixth is an index to aliens who joined the U.S. military between May 1918 and Apr 1923. Index courtesy of www.fold3.com (previously Footnote.com).

−	~~The card index is for naturalization records in the circuit and district courts of Maryland. The cards are arranged alphabetically by surname.~~	+	=== Additional Information About Naturalization Records ===

	The actual naturalization volumes vary in size and format. Prior to 1906 each document was usually handwritten on one page. From the late 1800s and on, printed forms were used. After 1906, many entries were typewritten.		The actual naturalization volumes vary in size and format. Prior to 1906 each document was usually handwritten on one page. From the late 1800s and on, printed forms were used. After 1906, many entries were typewritten.
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	=== Citation for This Collection ===		=== Citation for This Collection ===

−	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>	+	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

	{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin--> "Maryland Naturalization Indexes." Fold3.com. http://www.fold3 : 2012. <!--bibdescend-->}}		{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin--> "Maryland Naturalization Indexes." Fold3.com. http://www.fold3 : 2012. <!--bibdescend-->}}
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	== Record Description ==		== Record Description ==
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		+	This Collection will include records from 1797 to 1951.<br>

	The card index is for naturalization records in the circuit and district courts of Maryland. The cards are arranged alphabetically by surname.		The card index is for naturalization records in the circuit and district courts of Maryland. The cards are arranged alphabetically by surname.
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	Naturalization records are generally well preserved, but some records may have been lost to fire or other disasters.		Naturalization records are generally well preserved, but some records may have been lost to fire or other disasters.
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−	~~These indexes are for records that cover the years from 1797 to 1951.~~

	Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. New York’s counties recorded naturalization procedures in the court records as legal proof of citizenship. The courts handling naturalizations changed several times so the card index was created as a way to quickly access specific records.		Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. New York’s counties recorded naturalization procedures in the court records as legal proof of citizenship. The courts handling naturalizations changed several times so the card index was created as a way to quickly access specific records.

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	Naturalization records are generally well preserved, but some records may have been lost to fire or other disasters.		Naturalization records are generally well preserved, but some records may have been lost to fire or other disasters.

−	These indexes are for records that cover the years from 1797 to 1951.~~ ~~	+	These indexes are for records that cover the years from 1797 to 1951.

	Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. New York’s counties recorded naturalization procedures in the court records as legal proof of citizenship. The courts handling naturalizations changed several times so the card index was created as a way to quickly access specific records.		Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. New York’s counties recorded naturalization procedures in the court records as legal proof of citizenship. The courts handling naturalizations changed several times so the card index was created as a way to quickly access specific records.
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	=== Citation for This Collection ===		=== Citation for This Collection ===

−	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>	+	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

	{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin--> "Maryland Naturalization Indexes." Fold3.com. http://www.fold3 : 2012. <!--bibdescend-->}}		{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin--> "Maryland Naturalization Indexes." Fold3.com. http://www.fold3 : 2012. <!--bibdescend-->}}
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	== How to Use the Record ==		== How to Use the Record ==

−	Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.	+	Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

	You may need to look at many cards to find the one you are seeking. Remember that these indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.		You may need to look at many cards to find the one you are seeking. Remember that these indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.
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	== How to Use the Record ==		== How to Use the Record ==

−	~~Begin your search by finding your ancestors~~ in the ~~card index~~. ~~Name indexes make it possible to access~~ a ~~specific record quickly~~. ~~Check~~ the ~~index for~~ the ~~surname and then~~ the ~~given name~~. You may need to look at many cards to find the one you are seeking. Remember that these indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.	+	Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
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		+	You may need to look at many cards to find the one you are seeking. Remember that these indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.

	When searching the index it is helpful to know the following:		When searching the index it is helpful to know the following:

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	== Record Description ==		== Record Description ==

−	The collection consists of six separate alphabetic indexes to naturalization petitions filed in the U.S. Circuit and District courts of Maryland from 1797 to 1951. Each index comprises a specific time period. 1797-1906, Oct 1906-Apr 1915, Apr 1915-Apr 1920, Apr 1920-Oct 1925, Nov 1925-Dec 1951, and the sixth is an index to aliens who joined the U.S. military between May 1918 and Apr 1923. The collection corresponds to NARA M1168. Index courtesy of [[~~www~~.fold3.com\|Fold3]] (previously Footnote.com).	+	The collection consists of six separate alphabetic indexes to naturalization petitions filed in the U.S. Circuit and District courts of Maryland from 1797 to 1951. Each index comprises a specific time period. 1797-1906, Oct 1906-Apr 1915, Apr 1915-Apr 1920, Apr 1920-Oct 1925, Nov 1925-Dec 1951, and the sixth is an index to aliens who joined the U.S. military between May 1918 and Apr 1923. The collection corresponds to NARA M1168. Index courtesy of [[Www.fold3.com\|Fold3]] (previously Footnote.com).

	=== Additional Information About Naturalization Records ===		=== Additional Information About Naturalization Records ===
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	While there were various types of naturalization records, the Declaration of Intent and Naturalization Petition usually had the most complete genealogical information.		While there were various types of naturalization records, the Declaration of Intent and Naturalization Petition usually had the most complete genealogical information.

−	The first naturalization act was passed in 1802. Immigrants to the United States were not required to apply for citizenship. Of those who did apply, many did not complete the requirements for citizenship.~~ ~~	+	The first naturalization act was passed in 1802. Immigrants to the United States were not required to apply for citizenship. Of those who did apply, many did not complete the requirements for citizenship.

−	Naturalization to become a U.S. citizen was a two-part process: the Declaration of Intent to Naturalize, or First Papers, and the Naturalization Record (including the Naturalization Petition), or Final Papers. The First Papers were normally filed five years before the Final Papers because of the five-year residency requirement to become a citizen.~~ ~~	+	Naturalization to become a U.S. citizen was a two-part process: the Declaration of Intent to Naturalize, or First Papers, and the Naturalization Record (including the Naturalization Petition), or Final Papers. The First Papers were normally filed five years before the Final Papers because of the five-year residency requirement to become a citizen.

−	No centralized files existed before 1906. In 1906 federal forms replaced the various formats that had been used by the various courts. Copies were sent to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), creating a central file for naturalization papers. The INS is now known as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).~~ ~~	+	No centralized files existed before 1906. In 1906 federal forms replaced the various formats that had been used by the various courts. Copies were sent to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), creating a central file for naturalization papers. The INS is now known as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

−	Naturalization records are generally well preserved, but some records may have been lost to fire or other disasters.~~ ~~	+	Naturalization records are generally well preserved, but some records may have been lost to fire or other disasters.

	Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. New York’s counties recorded naturalization procedures in the court records as legal proof of citizenship. The courts handling naturalizations changed several times so the card index was created as a way to quickly access specific records.		Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. New York’s counties recorded naturalization procedures in the court records as legal proof of citizenship. The courts handling naturalizations changed several times so the card index was created as a way to quickly access specific records.
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	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>		The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

−	{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin-->National Archives and Records Administration. Maryland Naturalization Indexes. Fold 3, Provo, Utah. <!--bibdescend-->}}	+	{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin-->National Archives and Records Administration. Maryland Naturalization Indexes. Fold 3, Provo, Utah.<!--bibdescend-->}}

−	[[Maryland, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection\|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]]	+	[[Maryland, Naturalization Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection\|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]]

	== Record Content ==		== Record Content ==