Genealogy Chat

Since Gypsy Joe seems happy with the answer, it does clear up the main point of the post.

However, what was actually asked was where was the documentation, and the proper answer depends on where the guy became a British citizen. I would image Dublin holds the records for its 26 counties, at the least. I know if one became a British citizen in Canada, the records are at LAC in Ottawa, I think, and there will be similar repositories for South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Newfoundland, etc.

Thanks Chris and Potty

Joe

Try putting the name in the search box.

My OH was lucky and it brought up his GGrandfathers, not alot of detail but did give where he came from and the date of naturalization.

You can then request copies if you wish.

Chris

I think you would have to go there - the records don't seem to be online.

Actually Potty,

does that mean I need to go in the kew to view these? Or can I see then online?

Gypsyjoe

Thanks Potty

Very useful.

This is what is says on their site:
1844-1969
The National Archives holds duplicate naturalisation certificates from 1844 to 1969.

Between 1844 and 1873, Home Office naturalisations were enrolled on the Close Rolls in C 54
Between 1870 and 1969, duplicate naturalisation certificates can be found in HO 334

LOL oops

Would that have the records for people Naturalized Dduring the 1900's do you think?

Gypsyjoe

The National Archives?

By the way, the process is Naturalisation not Nationalization - might help in your search

Does anyone know where one would find documentation relation to someone becoming a British citizen?

Gypsyjoe