Research Topic

Naturalization

Transcriptions of naturalization records of Irish immigrants in Jefferson County, West Virginia and the surrounding region.

This topic appears in 155 indexed records between 1799 and 1880.
155 Indexed Records
1799 Earliest Record
1880 Latest Record
Jefferson County Strongest Location
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October 25, 2025

Naturalization Intent: Thomas Sturdy

Thomas Sturdy, an alien, who has lately arrived in the United States, and is desirous of being naturalized a citizen thereof, this day appeared in Court, and in pursuance of the act of Congress, made a […]
October 26, 2025

Naturalization Intent: John Shields

John Shields, an alien, who wishes to become a citizen of the United States, this day appeared in Court, and pursuant to the act of Congress in such cases made and provided make a report of […]
October 24, 2025

Naturalization: Richard Doran

Richard D. Doran, merchant, a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted a citizen of the United States, and the Court being satisfied that more than two years previous to this […]
October 23, 2025

Naturalization: William A. Stephenson

William A. Stephenson, a native of Ireland, personally appeared in Court and declared on oath that it is his bona fide intention to become a citizen of the United States of America and to renounce forever […]
October 24, 2025

Naturalization: John J. Hickey

John J. Hickey, Gent., a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court to be admitted to become a citizen of the United States, whereupon the said John Joseph Hickey exhibited a certificate of the […]
Time Periods

Time Period Concentration

This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1840s 90 records
1830s 27 records
1850s 17 records
1810s 8 records
1820s 8 records
1870s 2 records

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