Canadian Naturalization Records Before 1854

Naturalization Before 1854

A few naturalization registers exist for Upper Canada (Ontario) for the years 1828-1850. A nominal card index is available at the National Archives of Canada. Search Upper Canada and Canada West Naturalization Registers 1828-1850

[You can also order the microfilm from LDS to your local FHC. Available as 2 films: Returns by county Vol. 1-6 1828-1841 – FHL US/CAN Film 1631550 and Returns by county Vol. 7-8 1842-1850 – FHL US/CAN Film 1631551] 

The registers for 1828 to 1841 contain columns for the following information:

• Name
• Present Residence
• Addition, degree or occupation
• Signature
• Date of Registry
• Number of Entry

The registers for 1841 to 1850 contain columns for the following information:

• Name in full
• Residence on 10 February 1841
• Present residence
• Date of the expiration of the seven years residence
• Whether the party was or was not less than sixteen years of age at the date named in the next preceding column and if he was, then the date at which he attained that age.
• Signature
• Date of Registry
• Number of Registry

Also see the searchable database Citizenship Registration Records for the Montreal Circuit Court (1851-1945)

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