From 1790 to 1906, the documentation needed to naturalize changed. A Declaration of Intention, commonly called the “first papers,” included an oath of allegiance and proof of residency. This was the first step to becoming a United States citizen.
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In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I'd like to share with you the story of one of the few Irish passengers to sail in First Class aboard the famous and ill-fated ocean liner, Titanic.
Read MoreWhat is a Hamlet?
If you're doing research in New York State (outside of New York City), you may be wondering what the difference is between a hamlet, a village and a town. Understanding their places in local government can help greatly in locating historical records. Ruth Hotaling, Historian for the Town of Pompey, located in Onondaga County in Central New York, clears up the confusion between a hamlet and a village. - Susan Hughes, Director, APHGA
Read More"The Terrible Gulf Storm": Sabine Pass, Texas and the Great Flood of 1886
"The Terrible Gulf Storm": Sabine Pass, Texas and the Great Flood of 1886, by Susan Hughes, originally published August 28, 2015
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