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Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 1998

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.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } 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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An indispensable tool." - Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; "...the premier publication on this subject." - Carol Collins, Michiana Root; "This is the one book that will provide you with enough clues about the process and the many nuances of the naturalization laws to help you succeed in your search." -- Ann Wendlandt, Genealogical Forum of Oregon, Inc.

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 hold 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. He has lectured widely, giving presentations to local, regional, and national genealogical societies, including a series of workshops on ``How to Use Local Court Records in Genealogical Research." He has served as president of the Wisconsin Genealogical Society and the chair of the Family History Section, Indiana Historical Society.

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