Utilizing Naturalization Records for Research

The Idaho State Archives is hosting a free public program on Saturday, April 13 from noon to 2 pm at the Research Center. The Idaho Genealogical Society presents Dawn Carlile, President, Oregon Genealogical Society. This month’s topic focuses on utilizing Naturalization Records for research.

We will discuss how to know if your ancestor became a naturalized U.S. citizen, cover naturalization laws and the naturalization process, and explore where to find records and what clues they might provide to solve your research problems. Examples from a variety of courts and time periods will be given.

Dawn is a native Oregonian who grew up in Eugene and Springfield. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists Genealogical Speakers Guild, National Genealogical Society, president of the Oregon Genealogical Society, and a member of several other genealogical and historical societies. Dawn is a graduate of Bushnell University with a B.A. in management. She has been involved in genealogy research for more than 25 years.