I am starting off another work week by transcribing a document that is important to my research into the land holdings of family members. Today I transcribe some of the documents that were created during the naturalization of my 2nd great-uncle Anders Johan "Andrew" Jorgensen. I was excited when I found this as it is an additional piece of evidence connecting my great-grandfather to his siblings. The great-grandfather, I mention was William Christian Jorgensen/Johnson; my father's paternal grandfather.
Amanuensis Monday is a weekly blog theme that was started by John Newmark, the author of TransylvanianDutch blog. John defines Amanuensis as "A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another." I also appreciate the good work and format examples of San Diego genealogist Randy Seaver of the blog Genea-musings. Thanks guys.
I hope that working through transcribing documents that are important to my family's history will help to to recall the fine details they contain. I have a tendency to gloss over important bits of information in my excitement of the find.
This is a form filled out primarily by handwritten information. I will present the handwritten information in bold-italics to help provide clarity. Fields that are left blank on the original will also be left blank on the transcription. My comments will show in green with square brackets [ ]. Square brackets you find in black font are from what I found in the original document.
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| IMAGE 1: Declaration of Intention for Andrew Jorgensen, who states on 17 October 1904 his intent to become a citizen of the U.S., dated 24 September 1913. |
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| IMAGE 2: Front-side - Petition for Naturalization for Andrew Jorgensen, 2 January 1914. |
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| IMAGE 3: Reverse-side - Petition for Naturalization for Andrew Jorgensen, 2 January 1914. |
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[Image 1]
Declaration of Intention
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA } ss.
County of Fresno }
Be It Remembered, that on the 17th day of Oct A.D. 1904, before me, W O. Miles, Clerk of the Superior Court of said County of Fresno, personally appeared Andrew Jorgensen a native of Denmark who, being duly sworn according to law, declares and says it is bona fide his intention to become a
Citizen of the United States of America
and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to the Government of Denmark
Signed Andrew Jorgensen
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year aforesaid.
W O Miles
( Seal )
By J E Cartwright Deputy Clerk.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA } ss.
County of Fresno }
I, D M Barnwell, County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Superior COurt in and for the County of Fresno, State of California, said Court being a court of Record, having common law jurisdiction, and a Clerk and seal, do certify that the above is a full, true and correct copy of an original record now in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 24th day of Sept in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen
D M Barnwell, Clerk.
By Louis F Ryan, Deputy Clerk.
[Image 2]
140 [stamped]
Department of Commerce and Labor
NATURALIZATION SERVICE
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No. 590 [stamped]
ORIGINAL
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PETITION FOR NATURALIZATION
To the honorable of Superior Court of Fresno County, California
The petition of Andrew Jorgensen hereby files, respectfully showeth:
First. My place of residence is 3740 Washington Ave, Fresno, Calif.
Second. Occupation is Carpenter
Third. I was born on the 6 day of August, anno Domini 1881, at Udby, Denmark
Fourth. I emigrated to the United States from Copenhagen Denmark, on or about the 23 day of April anno Domini 1902, and arrived in the United States, at the port of New York, on the 6 day of May anno Domini 1902, on the vessel Oscar II
(If the alien arrived otherwise than by vessel, the character of conveyance or name of transportation company should be given.)
Fifth. I declared my intention to become a citizen of the United States on the 17 day of October, anno Domini 1904 at Fresno, Cal., in the Superior Court of Fresno County
Sixth. I am [blank] married. My wife's name is Dorothea Jorgensen She was born in Copenhagen Denmark, and now resides at 3740 Washington Ave, Fresno, Calif. I have 3 children, and the name, date and place of birth, and place of residence of each of said children is a follows:
Ellen Jorgensen, born March 28-1909, at Fresno, resides at Fresno
Ingeborg Jorgensen, " Oct. 1-1910, " " " " "
Axel Jorgensen, " Aug. 23-1912, " " " " "
Seventh. I am not a disbeliever in or opposed to organized government or a member of or affiliated with any organization or body of persons teaching disbelief in or opposed to organized government. I am not a polygamist not a believer in the practice of polygamy. I am attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and it is my intention to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce absolutely and forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to Christian X King of Denmark of whom at this time I am a subject, and it is my intention to reside permanently in the United States.
Eighth. I am able to speak the English language.
Ninth. I have resided continuously in the United States of America for the term of five years at least, immediately preceding the date of this petition, to wit, since the 6th day of May anno Domini 1902 and in the State of California, continuously next preceding the date of this petition, since the 15th day of March, anno Domini 1903 being a residence within this State of at least one year next preceding the date of this petition.
Tenth. I have not heretofore made petition for citizenship to any court.
Attached hereto and made a part of this petition
Andrew Jorgensen
(Complete and true signature of petitioner.)
Declaration of Intention
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AFFIDAVITS OF PETITIONER AND WITNESSES
State of California } ss:
County of Fresno }
The aforesaid petitioner being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the petitioner in the above-entitled proceedings; that he has read the foregoing petition and knows the contents thereof; the the said petition is signed with his full, true name; that the same is true of his own knowledge except as to matters therein stated to the alleged upon information and belief,and that as to those matters he believes it to be true.
Andrew Jorgensen
(Complete and true signature of petitioner.)
Anton P. Petersen occupation Merchant, residing at 909 J. St. Fresno, Calif. and John Hjort, occupation Blacksmith residing at 1825 Fresno St. Fresno, Calif. each being severally, duly, and respectively sworn, deposes and says that he is a citizen of the United States of America; that he has personally known Andrew Jorgensen, the petitioner above mentioned, to have resided in the United States continuously immediately preceding the date of filing his petition, since the 20th day of August, anno Domini 1908 and in the State in which the above-entitled petition is made continuously
since the 20th day of August, anno Domini 1908, and that he has personal knowledge that the said petitioner is a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and the petitioner is in every way qualified in his opinion to be admitted a citizen of the United States.
Anton Peter Petersen
(Signature of Witness)
John Hjort [SEAL]
(Signature of Witness)
Subscribed and sworn to before me by the above-named petitioner and witnesses this 24 day of Sept. anno Domini 1913.
D. M. Barnwell, Clerk
By H F Mulby, Deputy Clerk
11-??87 [FORM NUMBER]
[OVER]
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF }
Andrew Jorgensen }
TO BE ADMITTED A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.}
Filed Sept. 24, 1913
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
[SEAL.]
I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and objure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and in particular Christian X the King of Denmark of whom I have heretofore been a subject (and that I further renounce the title of _____, an order of nobility, which I have heretofore held); that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies foreign and domestic; and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same.
Andrew Jorgensen
Subscribed and sworn to before me, in open Court, the 2 day of Jan, A.D. 1914
D. M. BARNWELL [stamped]
County Clerk [stamped]
G M Hufferman Deputy, Clerk.
ORDER OF COURT ADMITTING PETITIONER
Upon consideration of the petition of Andrew Jorgensen, and affidavits in support thereof and further testimony taken in open Court, it is ordered that the said petitioner, who has taken an oath required by law, be, and hereby is, admitted to become a citizen of the United States of America, the 2 day of Jan, A.D. 1914
(It is further ordered, upon consideration of the petition of said ______, that his name be, and hereby is, changed to __________, under authority of the provisions of section 6 of an act entitled"An Act to establish a Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization, and to provide for a uniform rule for the naturalization of aliens throughout the United States," approved June 29, 1906.)
By the Court: Geo. E. Church, Judge
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ORDER OF COURT DENYING PETITION
Upon consideration of the petition of ______and the motion of ______ for the United States in open Court the ______ day of ______, 19__, it appearing the ______
THE SAID PETITION IS HEREBY DENIED.
______, J____
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MEMORANDUM OF CONTINUANCES
REASONS FOR CONTINUANCE
Continued from ____, 19__ _______________________
to ____, 19__ _______________________ Continued from ____, 19__ _______________________
to ____, 19__ _______________________
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NAMES OF SUBSTITUTED WITNESSES
______, occupation ______, residing at ______
______, occupation ______, residing at ______
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Certificate of Naturalization, No. 391471, issued on the 2nd day of Jan, A.D. 1914
[INSERT ON FOLLOWING LINES MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS OCCURRING AFTER PETITIONING AND BEFORE NATURALIZATION.]
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Source:
"California, State Court Naturalization Records, 1850-1986," database on-line with digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 08 July 2016); Fresno-Petition and Record, Volumes 05-07, 1914-1916, images 155 & 156; original data "California Naturalization," California State Archives, Sacramento, California; entry for Andrew Jorgenson, civil date 17 Oct 1904, No. 590.
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