Faulkner County Arkansas

Declarations of Intent


Declaration of Intent #1;
Constantine Vlasion Kanaris
DECLARATION OF INTENT
State of Arkansas
County of Faulkner
In the Circuit Court of Faulkner County

I, Constantine Vlasion Kanaris, aged 20 years, occupation Restaurant Keeper, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Dark, height-5 feet 8 1/2 inches, weight-150 pounds, color of hair-Black, color of eyes-Light Brown, other visible distinctive marks-scar on chin; I was born in Souly (State of Corinth) Greece, on the 24th day of June, anno Domini 1890; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Naples, Italy on the vessel White Star Line (name of vessel forgotten), my last foreign residence was Souly, Greece. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to George I King of the Greeks, of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 16th day of May anno Domini 1905; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the pr! actice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.

Signature of Constantine Vlasion Kanaris Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of June, anno Domini 1911 J. Hartje, Clerk of the Circuit Court

Declaration of Intent #2; Frank Joseph Haas
DECLARATION OF INTENT
In the Faulkner County Circuit Court
I, Frank Joseph Haas, aged 41 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Dark, height-5 feet 9 inches, weight-174 pounds, color of hair-Black, color of eyes-Blue, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Dealhime, Germany on the 13th day of May, anno Domini 1874; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Antwerp, Belgium on the vessel- not known; my last foreign residence was Dealhime, Germany. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to the Emporer of Germany, of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 21st day of November anno Domini 1880; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of! the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Frank Joseph Haas Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of June, anno Domini 1915 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court

Declaration of Intent #3; Frank Joseph Lachowsky
DECLARATION OF INTENT
In the Faulkner County Circuit Court
I, (left blank), aged 45 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Light, height-6 feet - inches, weight-208 pounds, color of hair-Light, color of eyes-Blue, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Elbing, Germany on the 19th day of Feb, anno Domini 1870; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Elbing, Germany on the vessel- Soaphia; my last foreign residence was Elbing, Germany. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to the Emporer of Germany, of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the (left blank) day of June anno Domini 1880; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the Un! ited States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Frank Joseph Lachowsky Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of Aug, anno Domini 1915 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court

Declaration of Intent #4; Alexander Moix
DECLARATION OF INTENT
Alexander Moix Conway, Arkansas
In the Faulkner County Circuit Court or Faulkner Co. Ark.
I, Alexander Moix, aged 35 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 7 inches, weight-146 pounds, color of hair-Dark brown, color of eyes-Blue, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Town of Sion, Canton of Wallais*, Switzerland on the 22nd day of Oct, anno Domini 1880; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Switzerland on the vessel- Champagne; my last foreign residence was Sion, Switzerland. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to (left blank), of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 25th day of February anno Domini 1894; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to beco! me a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Alexander Moix Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of Jan, anno Domini 1916 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court *Canton Valais / Kanton Wallis

Declaration of Intent #5; Christopher Rumker
DECLARATION OF INTENT
Christopher Rumker Conway, Arkansas
In the Faulkner County Circuit Court of Faulkner Co. Ark.
I, Christopher Rumker, aged 52 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 5 inches, weight-200 pounds, color of hair-Gray, color of eyes-Gray, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Dratum, Germany on the 25th day of December, anno Domini 1863; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Bremen, Germany on the vessel- Oder; my last foreign residence was Dratum, Germany. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to William II Emporer of Germany, of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 23rd day of March anno Domini 1899; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of ! the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Christopher Rumker Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of March, anno Domini 1916 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Declaration of Intent #6; Albert Lachowsky
DECLARATION OF INTENT
Albert Lachowsky Conway, Arkansas
In the Faulkner County Circuit Court of Faulkner Co. Ark. I, Adalbert Lachowsky, aged 42 years, occupation Hardware merchant, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 8 inches, weight-200 pounds, color of hair-Dk brown, color of eyes-Hazel, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Elbing, Germany on the 12th day of April, anno Domini 1874; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Bremen, Germany on the vessel- Sophia; my last foreign residence was Elbing, Germany. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to William II Emporer of Germany, of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the (left blank) day of March anno Domini 1880; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith ! to become a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Adalbert Lachowsky Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of March, anno Domini 1916 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Declaration of Intent #7; Pete Nahlen
DECLARATION OF INTENT
Pete Nahlen Conway, Arkansas
In the Faulkner County Circuit Court of Faulkner Co. Ark.
I, Pete Hahlen, aged 40 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 8 inches, weight-145 pounds, color of hair-Brown, color of eyes-Blue, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Germany-Rhein Provin? on the 27th day of March, anno Domini 1876; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Sell, Germany on the vessel- Suland; my last foreign residence was Sell, Germany. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to (left blank), of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 22nd day of Sept anno Domini 1904; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United States of Am! erica and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Pete Nahlen Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd day of May, anno Domini 1916 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Declaration of Intent #8; Frank Unger
DECLARATION OF INTENT
Frank Unger Conway, Arkansas
In the Circuit Court of Faulkner Co. Ark.
I, Frank Unger, aged 56 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-(blank), height-5 feet 6 inches, weight-130 pounds, color of hair-Red, color of eyes-Blue, other visible distinctive marks-end of little finger off of left hand; I was born in Sacham, Germany on the 2nd day of February, anno Domini 1860; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Germany on the vessel- Gallas; my last foreign residence was Sacham, Germany. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to Emporer of Germany of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 20th day of June anno Domini 1890; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a cit! izen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Frank Unger Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd day of May, anno Domini 1916 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Declaration of Intent #9; John Lachowsky
DECLARATION OF INTENT
In the Circuit Court of Faulkner Co. Ark.
I, John Lachowsky, aged 72 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 7 inches, weight-145 pounds, color of hair-Gray, color of eyes-Gray, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Elbing, Germany on the 20th day of June, anno Domini 1844; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Elbing, Germany on the vessel- Soaphia; my last foreign residence was Elbing, Germany. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to Emporer of Germany of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the (blank) day of May anno Domini 1880; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United State! s of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Johann Lachowsky Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of November, anno Domini 1916 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court. By J.E. Wofford, Deputy Clerk

Declaration of Intent #10; Frank Moll
DECLARATION OF INTENT
Frank Moll
In the Faulkner Circuit Court of Faulkner Co. Ark.
I, Frank Moll aged 37 years, occupation Cook, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Light, height-5 feet 4 inches, weight-110 pounds, color of hair-Brown, color of eyes-Blue, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Herdorf, Germany on the 1st day of Dec, anno Domini 1879; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Germany on the vessel- not known; my last foreign residence was Herdorf, Germany. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to Emporer of Germany of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 1st day of Feb anno Domini 1880; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United States of America an! d to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Frank Moll Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd day of April, anno Domini 1917 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Declaration of Intent #11; Joe Hambuchen
DECLARATION OF INTENT
In the Faulkner Circuit Court of Faulkner Co. Ark.
I, Joe Hambuchen aged 51 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 10 inches, weight-155 pounds, color of hair-Gray, color of eyes-Blue, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Oden Town, Germany on the 23rd day of April, anno Domini 1866; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Bremen, Germany on the vessel- Wesel; my last foreign residence was Oden Town, Germany. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to Emporer of Germany of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of Baltimore, in the state of Maryland on or about the 28th day of October anno Domini 1881; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United! States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Joe Hambuchen Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of April, anno Domini 1917 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of Circuit Court. By J.E. Wofford, D. Clerk.

Declaration of Intent #12; Martino Grossi
DECLARATION OF INTENT
In the Circuit Court of Faulkner Co. Ark.
I, Martino Grossi, aged 33 years, occupation Laborer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Dark, height-5 feet 6 inches, weight-135 pounds, color of hair-Dk Brown, color of eyes-Hazel, other visible distinctive marks-scar about 3/4 in over right eye brow; I was born in Sanbenedetto, Italy on the 11th day of November, anno Domini 1884; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Genoa, Italy on the vessel- Italy; my last foreign residence was Sanbenedetto, Italy. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to King of Italy of which I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 9th day of April anno Domini 1904; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith ! to become a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Martino Grossi Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of April, anno Domini 1917 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court. By J.E. Wofford, Deputy Clerk.

Declaration of Intent #13; Maurice Moix
DECLARATION OF INTENT
Maurice Moix
In the Faulkner Circuit Court of Faulkner County.
I, Maurice Moix, aged 32 years, occupation Salesman, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Dark, height-5 feet 9 inches, weight-155 pounds, color of hair-Black, color of eyes-Gray, other visible distinctive marks-(blank); I was born in Parana, Argentine Republic, S.A., on the 2nd day of June, anno Domini 1888; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Switzerland on the vessel- Champagne; my last foreign residence was Commune of St. Martin*, Herens District, Valais Switzerland. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to Edmond Schullhess of which I am now a citizen; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 20th day of December anno Domini 1895; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my! intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Maurice Moix Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of February, anno Domini 1918 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court. *Saint-Martin commune (Valais/Wallis canton, Switzerland)

Declaration of Intent #14; Maurice Anthamatten
DECLARATION OF INTENT
In the Faulkner Court of Faulkner County, Ark.
I, Maurice Anthamatten, aged 56 years, occupation Farming, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 9 inches, weight-145 pounds, color of hair-Gray, color of eyes-Blue, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Sion, Switzerland., on the 7th day of March, anno Domini 1861; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Switzerland on the vessel- Labrador; my last foreign residence was Sion, Switzerland. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to President of Switzerland of which I am now a citizen; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 1st day of January anno Domini 1883; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen o! f the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Maurice Anthamatten Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of March, anno Domini 1918 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Declaration of Intent #15; J. Morris Daven
DECLARATION OF INTENT
J. Morris Daven
In the Circuit Court of Faulkner
I, J. Morris Daven, aged 44 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 8 inches, weight-170 pounds, color of hair-Gray, color of eyes-Blue, other visible distinctive marks-(blank); I was born in Switzerland., on the 22nd day of September, anno Domini 1874; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Switcherland on the vessel- Champain; my last foreign residence was Magot Canton Wallace, Switz. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to President of Switcherland of which I am now a citizen; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 2nd day of March anno Domini 1892; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citiz! en of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of J. Morris Daven Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of March, anno Domini 1918 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Declaration of Intent #16; Germain J. Varone
DECLARATION OF INTENT
Germain J. Varone
In the Circuit Court of Faulkner
I, Germain J. Varone, aged 48 years, occupation Farming, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 8 inches, weight-145 pounds, color of hair-Gray, color of eyes-Blue, other visible distinctive marks-(blank); I was born in Savuss, Switcherland., on the 22nd day of September, anno Domini 1869; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Switcherland on the vessel- Champain; my last foreign residence was Savuss Switcherland. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to President of Switcherland of which I am now a citizen; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 28th day of February anno Domini 1883; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become ! a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Germain J. Varone Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of March, anno Domini 1918 A.M. Ledbetter, Clerk of the Faulkner Court.

Declaration of Intent #17; Cyprian P. Moix
DECLARATION OF INTENT
Cyprian P. Moix
County of Faulkner
In the Circuit Court of Faulkner County, Ark.
I, Cyprian P. Moix, aged 28 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 8 inches, weight-145 pounds, color of hair-Black, color of eyes-Brown, other visible distinctive marks-(blank); I was born in Sion, Switzerland., on the 11th day of October, anno Domini 1890; I now reside at Conway, Arkansas. I emigrated to the United States of America from Auvre, France on the vessel- Champange; my last foreign residence was Sion, Switzerland. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to President of Switzerland of which I am now a citizen; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 20th day of December anno Domini 1895; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citiz! en of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Cyprian P. Moix Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of February, anno Domini 1919 W.F. Whiddon, Clerk of the Circuit Court. By J.E. Wofford, Deputy Clerk.

Declaration of Intent #18; Baptiste Daniel Moix
DECLARATION OF INTENT
State of Arkansas Faulkner County
In the Circuit Court of Faulkner County, Ark.
I, Baptiste Daniel Moix, aged 63 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 6 inches, weight-150 pounds, color of hair-Blk-Gray, color of eyes-Brown, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Sion, Switzerland., on the 10th day of August, anno Domini 1855; I now reside at Conway. I emigrated to the United States of America from Auvre, France on the vessel- Champange; my last foreign residence was Sion, Switzerland. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to President of Switzerland of which I am now a citizen; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 20th day of December anno Domini 1895; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of ! the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Baptiste Daniel Moix Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of March, anno Domini 1919 W.F. Whiddon, Clerk of the Circuit Court. By J.E. Wofford, Deputy Clerk.

Declaration of Intent #19; Joseph Lewis Dayer
DECLARATION OF INTENT
State of Arkansas Faulkner County
In the Circuit Court of Faulkner County, Ark.
I, Joseph Lewis Dayer, aged 38 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Dark, height-5 feet 5 inches, weight-135 pounds, color of hair-Black, color of eyes-Brown, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Euseigne, Switzerland., on the 11th day of November, anno Domini 1880; I now reside at Conway, Ark. I emigrated to the United States of America from Auvre, France on the vessel- Lorraine; my last foreign residence was Euseigne, Switzerland. *I am not married. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to President of Switzerland of which I am now a citizen; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 15th day of December anno Domini 1896; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good f! aith to become a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Joseph Lewis Dayer Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of March, anno Domini 1919 W.F. Whiddon, Clerk of the Circuit Court. By J.E. Wofford, Deputy Clerk.

Declaration of Intent #20; Edward Imboden
DECLARATION OF INTENT
State of Arkansas Faulkner County
In the Circuit Court of Faulkner County, Ark.
I, Edward Imboden, aged 50 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 6 inches, weight-150 pounds, color of hair-Black, color of eyes-Blue, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Herbricken, Switzerland., on the 2nd day of August, anno Domini 1870; I now reside at Conway, Ark. I emigrated to the United States of America from Havre, France on the vessel- unknown; *the name of my wife is Mary & she was born in (can read), Switzerland; she now resides in Conway, Ark. I am married; my last foreign residence was Herbricken, Switzerland. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to President of Switzerland of which I am now a citizen; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 1st day of December anno Domini 1882; I am not an anarchist; I a! m not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Edward Imboden Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of March, anno Domini 1920 W.F. Whiddon, Clerk of the Circuit Court. By J.E. Wofford, Deputy Clerk.

Declaration of Intent #21; Giza Soos
DECLARATION OF INTENT
State of Arkansas Faulkner County
In the Circuit Court of Faulkner County, Ark.
I, Giza Soos, aged 54 years, occupation Farmer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Fair, height-5 feet 4 inches, weight-150 pounds, color of hair-Brown & Gray, color of eyes-Brown, other visible distinctive marks-none; I was born in Fels Szeli, Hungary., on the 22nd day of February, anno Domini 1867; I now reside at Conway, Ark., R #4. I emigrated to the United States of America from Hamberg, Germany on the vessel- Graf Waldersee; my last foreign residence was Turye, Hungary; *I am married; the name of my wife Mary Soos; she was born at Varkeszo, Hungary and now resides in Conway, Arkansas. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to Miklos Horly, President of Hungary of which I am now a citizen; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 26th day of October anno Domini 1907; I am not! an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature of Giza Soos Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of March, anno Domini 1921 W.F. Whiddon,Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Declaration of Intent #22; Joseph Prouse
DECLARATION OF INTENT
State of Arkansas Faulkner County
In the Circuit Court of Conway, Ark.
I, Joseph Prouse, aged 66 years, occupation Section foreman on Railroad, do declare on oath that my personal description is: Color-White, complexion-Dark, height-5 feet 2 inches, weight-160 pounds, color of hair-Gray, color of eyes-Brown, other visible distinctive marks-finger of right hand cut off at 1st joint; I was born in Verbrenwassen., on the 7th day of zMay, anno Domini 1859; I now reside at Conway Rt. 2. Faulkner County, Ark. I emigrated to the United States of America from Bremen on the vessel- Mosel; my last foreign residence was Verbrenwassen; It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever the allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to Prince Elbert of which I am now a citizen/subject; I arrived at the port of New York, in the state of New York on or about the 23rd day of January anno Domini 1882; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is ! my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United States of America and to permanently reside therein: SO HELP ME GOD.
Signature - no signature Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21st day of March, anno Domini 1924 W.F. Whiddon, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

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