General Meeting

Naturalization: The Path to U.S. Citizenship

Teresa Steinkamp McMillin

A process for becoming a United States citizen has been in place since our country's early history. Laws have been enacted and modified throughout time. The process has seen many changes as a result. This lecture discusses the history and procedural changes. Finding naturalization records is an important part in researching our immigrant ancestors. Steps explaining how to find these records will be illustrated with examples.

Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, Certified Genealogist®, author of the Guide to Hanover Military Records, 1514-1866 on Microfilm at the Family History Library, is the owner of Lind Street Research, a company dedicated to helping people discover their German ancestry. She has taught at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) Academy for Professionals. She created and recorded courses for Ancestry Academy and Legacy Family Tree Webinars. Teresa conducts research on behalf of the U.S. Army to aid in repatriating soldiers missing from the nation’s past conflicts.

• The General Meeting will start at 12:00 pm Pacific time and will be led by our President, Terri Seat.

• If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Terri Seat at: presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

• When you register, you will receive an email reminder containing a link to the meeting three days before the event

• Admission is free for up to 100 participants so register early.
• A handout will be available and sent to all society members.