Posts tagged Naturalization

10 Terrific Resources For Identifying Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Hometown

Finding an immigrant ancestor’s hometown is a goal for many genealogy researchers. There are several key US resources to help you uncover your ancestor’s birthplace.

Research Skills, Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesMarch 8, 2022immigration records, immigration, hometowns, home sources, Naturalization, Religious records, census, Passenger lists, border crossing records, alien registration files, Obituaries, Military records, Pension files, Passport applications, Vital records Comments

Naturalization Record of John Ruane in Benicia, CA

Today I wanted to share the naturalization record of John Ruane (ca. 1825-1900, my 3rd great grand-uncle and the only member of this branch of the family to become naturalized that I’ve found. John’s sister, Margaret, was my 3rd great-grandmother.

MiscellaneousJessica NeavesFebruary 28, 2020Naturalization, Ruane, California, Contra Costa County