Kelly,

As a general rule, Protestant British subjects of the crown (English, Irish, 
and Scots) did not need to be naturalized. For example, William Johnson was 
never naturalized and he not only owned much land, but also was on the 
Governor-General's Council.

Look to Kenneth Scott's book, Denizations, Naturalizations, and Oaths of 
Allegiance in Colonial New York. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing 
Co., 1975.

Also see the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society website: 
http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=102#naturalization

Edward Knoblauch


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From: "Kelly A. Farquhar" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 1:39 PM
Subject: [NYHIST-L] land ownership & naturalizations


>A question has arisen from a researcher:  In the colonial period, was it 
>necessary to be a naturalized/natural born citizen of the colony of New 
>York to be an owner of land?  Thank you for any and all responses.  Happy 
>Holidays!
>
> Kelly Yacobucci Farquhar
> County Historian/RMO
> Montgomery County Dept. of History & Archives
> Old Courthouse, P.O. Box 1500
> Fonda, NY  12068-1500
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