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Testo, IBM Grulich Clerk
STATE OF VIRGINIA.
Semi In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County,
a native of Rumil do Juelare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizenof the United States, india to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potente State of Sovereignty ty whatever and particularly to the King of Summer of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this ..
24
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Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions. 1
In the, Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, Iban Kildescler a native of Launisex do declure on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounco forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentato, State or Sovereign- ty x Datever and particularly to- William Comparer Of Germany of whom I am a subject
Money to Gieseler
Subscribed and sworn to this. 30
day of ...
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Teste,
.B. M Calloch Clerk
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County,
Hil, permanente a native of roland I. Patrick:
do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereign- typwhatever and particularly to
Delcuil of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this 6 Patrick Firsttime
day of Artscenter 1983
Texto Female 3 M Cooleuch Cork
STATE DE VIRGINIA.
In the Clerk's Office of the Cironit Court of Ohio County, I. Millium Besurek . a native of . england do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince Potentate State or Sovereign- ty whatever and particularly to
8 Oreland of whom I am a subject. William "Berries
Subscribed and sworn to this .. day of ce cen acx 18/3 Testo LaitB. M Collect Clerk
STATE OF VIRGINIA.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County,
Harangel 8 native of do declare on oath, that it hs bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State of Sovereign ty whatever and particularly to . William 1115 Linguine Toleran .of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this. 20% day of the hever
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Accord ot Thens Declarations of Intentions. week.
in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, 1.
a native of Jo declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and " forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereign- i
ty whatever and particularly to Milliany Cumpere @ Gonnany of whom I am a subject.
N 2. Olha
Subscribed and sworn to this. 8ª day of, /home 1872 Testo, anal 1314 Calerit - Clerk
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, . A native ofSOmany do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and . " forever all alle gance and filety to any of rece Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereign- er and particularly to Millian. Com pernity arman, of whom I am a sulgeet.
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Teste,
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County,
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leclare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and nee forever all al giance and fidelity to any foreign Prince Potentate State of Sovereign.
Subscribed and sworn to this ..
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Clerk.
ITATE OF VII In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, Williams. Malção :
declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to be: :
unce forever all alleg. ...
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Testa .... B14 6 accord .. Clerk.
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Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions.
IPADS OD V
in the Clerx's Office of the Circuit Court of Onio county,
Lerinaury id. we ot oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and of rever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Soyoteign' i soulever and particularly to_
Harnais of whom I am a subject.
Wilhelm Menting
1 - day of 2/2020 1872 Tosta anders TO Callor cierk
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, Brianich Becker a native of
do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and & renate forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, Site or Sovereign- ver and particularly to Millicien comparer ofgermany of whom I am a subject. Friedrich Becker
> thscribed and sworn to this. 4 . . day of.
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Testo,
1.13. ME alloch Clerk
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, Sterman Morda a native of Vimesia
': on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and Prever ON allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince Potentaty State of Sovereign- ar i particularly to William Ein horn of 4january .of whom I am a subject. Фельный Бора
Subscribed and sworn to this .... 7 day of. 1982 Clerk
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County,
can uland
Att, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and nee forever all allegiance and foglity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereign- thatever and particularly to Malina
Putain Beland
day of 200 William Harvey:
Subscribed and sworn to this. 7 1año Texto, Cambiosty (collins, Con )
125
Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions.
in ine Clerk's Office of ine Circuit Court of Onio County, ·ilis miller a native of Bavaria :.
lo declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to becomo a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereign- ly whatever and particularly to. Milliers Conferor of Leffomay of whom I am a subject.
Suis ribed and sworn to this. day of-
1972
Testo, James MCcullich . Clerk.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County,
forvaleur. 1 laos I .. a native of Bavaria lare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and Www. unce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentates State or Sovereign- ty whatever and particularly to Netteum & m/win of Germany of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this 22 day off-
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Toste, Camalisty Called Clerk
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, John miller .a native of Javaneue - !. clare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and : renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to gny foreign Prince Potentate State or Sovereign- ty whatever and particularly to. villum Emperor of
primaref. .of whom I am a subject.
.. r ted and sworn to this. 20 day of-
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Teste,
.. Clerk.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, : Sauch Jack truman move Germany
e n oath, that it .s boas fle my satention to Les me a citizen of the United States, and : ce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentato, State or Sovereign- ty whatever und particularly to Camperer oglyenucuz of whom I am a subiect. 40
Heinrich Hackman
Subscribed and sworn to this. -day of- Testo Recall 2 M/ Collection
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Record of Aliens Beclarations of Intentions.
jy the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, Francs Nanington a native o Delared I. . do declare an oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, Stato or Sovereign-
1 ty whatever and particularly to. helena Ducanfly seut Itain. of whom I am a subject. The Harington
noted and sworn to this. 15 day of. march 1972 Testo, Creeles/ Coller ... Clerk
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, : Mellan Gilligan a native of Grelaud watchare a outh, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Botentate, Statg or Sovereign- ty Whatever and particularly to Metiria Queres Great-Milan & of whom I am a subject. Follow gilligan
1972
Tosto Benden W/ Gullich Clerk.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County,
t. intention to become a citizen of the United States, and and fidelity to any foreign Prince Potentate State or Sovereign- Millian Cumpere OF
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In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, : f Germany
declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and . ince forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Polentate, State of Sapereign-
Maimann Millian.
Toats, Jasné Plus Ccollect 1 2
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Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions.
In the Clerk's Office of the circuit Court of Ohio County, Frite H. C. Deig mund a native !. Germany do declaro on oath, that it is boua fide my intention to becomo u citizen of the United States, and af never all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereign- an! particularly to. William Com perer ofgermany of whom I am a subject.
Reits At & Sigmund.
Subscribed and sworn to this. 26, -- day of- Ammany 1872 Testo, Cand 3. MCcallich - Clerk,
"
QUATS OF VI
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, C.1. il Pochino ..... a native of Danmark
do declare on outh, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the. United States, and Wret it. r forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereign- r M.i particularly :) Tmy Christian ga of whom I am a subject,
Fiets H. Behrens
el ani sw en to this ..
day of. Kalmary, 182
Teste,
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, Panewiet Pandis a native of Germany lo declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and " forever all allegiance and Alelity to any foreign Prince Potentate State or Sovereign- ly whatever and particularly to. William Compenrighamuung .of whom I am a subiect. Bersert Tenere
182 Teste, wenn/ //// Called . Clerk
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, E.1. Detchster a native of eclare on oath. that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and
Say faye Prawie. Patratater State or Sovereign-
of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this. 14
day of .. march
182
Testo,
128
Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions.
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State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County :
8ª I. Jacob Demitte & native of.
do declare on oatb, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po-
V tentate State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to Milliano
of whom I am a subject. Jakob Kenneth
Subscribed and sworn to this 13 day of August 1873 Teste, Ross Novas Clerk.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County : Tramite Peter a native of. lucrman do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever, all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to King Williams
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of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this. 22 day of Refer 1873 Teste, Clerk.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County: Louis Burkhart a native of Germany I do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all; allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- teptate, Stato or Sovereignty whatover, and particularly to. William
Profesor de Germany of whom I am a subject. Luis Burkhardt.
Subscribed and sworn to this. 27 day of. L 187 3
Teste,
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129 6
Record of Aliens Declarations o tentions.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County :
67 John Journay a native of Eveland & H. do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate. State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to Victoria
Queen of Great Britain Atter RMan.
_of whom I am a subject ..-
Johnny Germany
Subscribed and sworn to this
day of. November 187 3
Teste,
- Clerk.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County : 1 Over a native of Somany do declare ón oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to Milliano impresos de Germain of whom I am a subject.
Torkol Him
Subscribed and sworn to this. 22' day of December 1873 Teste, 1 Por- 13 Woods .Clerk.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County : 1 rauxel Demuth a native of do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- L
tentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to
Que tim jans cause in' the country with
of whom I.am & subject. Um. Fette Dementa ago - 20 years 174. day of Mana -1874 1 Subscribed and sworn to this. retorno le Teste,
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Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions.
State of West Virginia,
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In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County : I Jacob Dermitte a native of do declare'on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to Milliano
of whom I am a subject. Jako 6 Kenneth
Subscribed and sworn to this 13 day of August 1873
Teste,
Clerk.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County :
I, a native of - do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever, all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate, Stute or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to. King Williams l'inism- of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this. 22 day of 1873 Teste,
.Clerk.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County: Louis Burkhart a native of I.
do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- teptato, Stato or Sovereignty whatover, and particularly to William Profesor 1 Germany of whom I am a subject. Louis Burkhart
Subscribed and sworn to this: 27 day of Oct -..... 18734
Teste,
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Record of Aliens Declarations o Intentions.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County :
€ 1
I Janina native of Austria
do declare on oath, that it is bona fido my intention to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to. 1
of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this day of _. May 1873
Teste, Peut -18 Woods Clerk.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County: 1, Stückein Prevericke a native of Nanover, Germany do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po. . tentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to. Stelleque.
of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this. 14 day of miny _187 3
Clerk.
· Teste,
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County:
a native of Germany 13 I Cliristian & Orrivel
do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po-
V tontate, Stato or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to. William
of whom I am a subject.
Ristian Geskied Conalds
Subscribed and sworn to this 8 day of_ 187.3
Teste,
-
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Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County :
I L'havier Hoffmanna nativo of Germany do declaro on onth, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to William
Impero of here of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this day of April 1873
Teste,
Clerk.
:
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County : Maurice _a native of
do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to. Millian
of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this -- day of April 1879
Teste,
Clerk.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County: Henry Meppel a native of Pressa
do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United: States, anl te ren ounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate, Stato or Sovereignty whatever, and : particularly to of whom I am a subject. If Rippel.
/
Subscribed and sworn to this 14 day of Sime 187.3.
Teste,
Clerk!
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Record of Aliens Declarations of:
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County :
75 Drept Brrehber a native of Servery gil -38 years .... . n math, thihf it is born fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate. State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to. Kiser William
of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this day of. Funny 1873
Teste,
Clerk.
-
Waar of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County :
a native of
do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- teptate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to Kor Milliam
of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this 25 day of February 1873
Testo,
Clerk.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County:
7 I, John Burk
a native of Ireland do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United: States, and to renounce forover all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to. Victoria Queens of Great Múltani of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this 11 day of. March 1873
Teste,
134
Record of Aliens Declarationss
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County : Patrick Mahany a native of Ireland ' do declaro on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United / States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- " tentate State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to
Brittiau of whom I am a subject.
Patrik x Makamy.
1werk
Subscribed and sworn to this day of 1873
Teste,
.Clerk.
State of West Virginia,
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Ohio County : 1, Elunu Anquer Iraniey. a native of Sermany do declare on oath, that it is bona Ade my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po- tentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to Kaizer Million Imperio of Germany of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this. 14 day of February 1873
Teste, Clerk:
State of West Virginia,
. In the Clerk's. Office of the County Court of Ohio County:
I. Abraham Max a native of Vennes do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Po; tentute, Stato or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to. leger Mailtil
of whom I am a subject ..
Subscribed and sworn to this -19 day of Solitary 187-3
Teste,
135
Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions.
In the Elerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, I.
& native of america do declaro on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and tror ounce forever all allegiance apd fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, Stato or Sovereign- ty whatever and particularly to.
of whom I am a subject
Subscribed and sworn to this. 9 day of december 1825 Tosto, Luxe Tolle Calle " Clark
SPATE OF VIRGINIA.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County,
deunich accinties a native of
I ..
1. leclare on oath, that it is bonn fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and : renounco forover all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereign- t: " elever and particularly to Welliana Cherchereroglauriane of whom I am a subject Heinrich frankity
Subscribed and sworn to this. 25 day of Acerca 188 <<
Testo,
DamalsAll Collant Clerk
STATE OF VIRGINIA
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, Philip Konnt2 I. .. a native of Burasia
.o declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounco forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince Potentate State or Sovereign- By whatever and particularly William Comparerof January
-of whom I am a subject. Uhlin , Bounty
Subscribed and sworn to this .. 18 day of felmary 19524
Testo, S. B. MEcallo El Clerk
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, 1.
... a native of Seland
Mature on oath, that it is bona fide iny intention to become a citizen of the United States, and I renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereigns by whatever and particularly to". Kamil Detund .of whom I am a subject.
Subscribed and sworn to this. 23. .day of @yale.à
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Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions.
IPATS OF VIRGINIA.
60 In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, I
-a native of At il des herrn- Pension do declaro on' oath, that it is bonn fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, Stato or Sovereign- ty whatever and particularly to. William- Exupermof Germany of whom I am a subject Enit Lange
Subscribed and sworn to this_( ... ). day of Soplante 188 3
Testo, 8. orm Calloch Che
STATE OF VIRGINIA.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, Philip Fallinger . a native of
do declaro on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to ren .. unice forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereign- ty whatever and particularly to Millian Compen egyennauy of whom I am a subject Philip Vollingue
Subscribed and sworn to this. 29 -day of September - .189 3
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STATE OF VIRGINIA.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, Carl Imotoch
I.
-a native of Pmesia. is declure on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounco forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince Potentate State or Sovereign- ty whatever and particularly to Miliam Conferir ofloraux of whom I am a subject.
Carl Arede
Subscribed and sworn to this. 2 day of QCaan 1873
Testo , 5 8. IM Colle cti Clerk
ITATE OF VIRGINIA.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County,
a native of do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereign- ty whatever and particularly to Millian Coniferen of Mimari of whom I am a subject
Subscribed and sworn to this
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Record of Aliens Declarations of Intentions.
SPAPE OF VIRGINIA.
1 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Ohio County, 1 ) Conmal Donnan a native of abelard do declare on oath, that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereign- whylever and particularly to .. 8 Beland of whom I am a subject.
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