You can find naturalization information in three different formats at Fold3:

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Petitions
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Examples of declarations and petitions are shown in the images on this page, or through the links below. To see the variety of information available in the indexes, see Indexes to Naturalization Records.

Patrick James Murphy immigrated from Ireland to New York in 1895, and settled in the vicinity of Boston. On 27 April 1904, he initiated the naturalization process by completing a Declaration of Intention in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts at Boston. After meeting the requirements for citizenship, he completed and signed a Petition for Naturalization, including an "Oath of Allegiance," on 4 January 1911.

There are several items of interest to anyone wanting to learn more about Patrick Murphy in both of these documents.

The declaration requires him to "Renounce allegiance to Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland." The document provides us with the following information:

Name: Patrick J. Murphy
Residence: Cambridge, in said District [Massachusetts]
Occupation: Laborer
Place of birth: Ireland
Arrival date: 25 September 1895
Arrival place: New York, NY

In the seven years between declaration and petition, Patrick moved and had more children. More details of his life are provided in the petition, plus you can view his signature and those of his witnesses.

Name: Patrick James Murphy
Address: 10 River Street, Hudson, Massachusetts
Occupation: Laborer
Date of Birth: 17 March 1873
Place of birth: Dunmurry, Ireland
Port and date of departure: Queenstown, Ireland, on 18 September 1895
Port and date of arrival: New York, on 25 September 1895
Vessel: Britanic
Wife's first name and nationality: Catherine, Ireland (see under "other" for her age)
Children:
- Julia, born 27 September 1902, Hudson , Mass.
- Margaret, born 18 March 1904, Cambridge, Mass.
- Patrick, born 14 March 1907, Cambridge, Mass.
- Denis, born 28 June 1910, Cambridge, Mass.
Witnesses (including their signatures):
- Charles F. Murphy, clerk, Cambridge
- John Cahalane, police officer, Cambridge
Other:
- height: 5'7"
- color: white
- complexion: light
- eyes: gray
- hair: brown
- age of wife: 33

Cross-referencing documents

Consider using other titles at Fold3 to learn more about an individual or family. In the 1911 Hudson [MA] City Directory, there is a Patrick J. Murphy listed as a rubber worker, living at 10 Central Street, less than a block from 10 River Street. It is quite likely this is the same man.

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