Iowa, Benton County Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of digital images of naturalization records from the Benton County District Court for the years 1900 to 1923.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The records may include:
 * Name
 * Residence
 * Place and date of arrival
 * Names of witnesses
 * Date and place of Declaration of Intent or Naturalization
 * Names of witnesses
 * Signature of judge or court official
 * Birth date
 * Birthplace
 * Age
 * Race
 * Last foreign residence
 * Current residence

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person
 * The name of a parent or date of the event

View the Images
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 * 2) Select the Volume
 * 3) Select the Year Range to view the images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the information found in the record to find the immigration record or ship manifest
 * Use the record to learn your ancestor’s foreign and “Americanized” names, if they were different
 * Search for vital records such as birth, marriage, and death
 * Use the information found in the record to find land and probate records

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Iowa.
 * Iowa Guided Research
 * Iowa Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
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