Date Original
1882-1902
Description
Contains ledger book with the declarations of intent and naturalization records of immigrants coming to Pulaski County from 1892-1901.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Pulaski County Naturalization record book contains the Declaration of Intent forms of immigrants starting the process of becoming naturalized citizens in Pulaski County, Arkansas, from 1892-1901. Naturalization forms were signed by immigrants from England, Germany, Prussia, Saxony, and lesser numbers from Italy, Ireland or Scotland. The forms were often signed by a Circuit Court member’s signature and seal, though later years only signatures were used. There were no female names on the lists; possibly due to the fact that the laws of the time did not permit a woman to be their own “person” under law. It was also expensive for single or widowed women to travel and pay the court fees for citizenship. For married women with children, they received automatic citizenship as soon as their husbands were naturalized. The Declarations of Intent in this book are important for the citizens of the state of Arkansas who are attempting to trace family genealogy and information for wills and deeds.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000837
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Pulaski County Naturalization record book, MS.000837
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Pulaski County Naturalization record book, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
