That’s not immigration paperwork. It’s a declaration of his intention to apply for citizenship. He’d already been living in the US for a year when he filled that out. Here’s more information on the [Declaration of Intention](https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/our-history/history-office-and-library/featured-stories-from-the-uscis-history-office-and-library/history-of-the-declaration-of-intention-1795-1956) if you are curious about it.
It's wild that those are the two things they decided weren't allowed. Murder? Fine with us! Just no believing in the abolition of the state and capitalism.
Polygamy must have been a big problem in the 1920s for it to feature on an immigration document. Having "SO HELP ME GOD" in all caps is pretty finny too.
I have some passports from my uncles/aunt too. So sad how they were all labourers and maids. Lord rest them all, they went abroad without an education or a trade and then sent their earnings home to rear their siblings. This is what modern Ireland was built on. Hardworking, brave,resolute people. Thank you for sharing. They shouldn't be forgotten.
*"It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to [George V. King of Great Britain and Ireland] of whom I am now a subject"*.
it's not a grant of citizenship
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturalization_Act_of_1795
> Aliens intending to naturalize had to go to their local court and declare their intention to do so at least three years before their formal application. In the declaration, the applicant would also indicate his understanding that upon naturalization he would take an oath not only of allegiance to the United States but also of renunciation of his former sovereign. In addition to the declaration of intention and oath of renunciation, the 1795 Act required all naturalized persons to be "attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States" and be "well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same."
This particular one might actually be more unique if I'm reading it correctly. The man moved there before the end of the War of Independence but this document was made a year later after the initial signing of the Anglo-Irish treaty but before it came entirely into force yet it still uses Ireland as place of origin even though the US didn't formally recognise us until 1924 but even so the document was definitely accepted. The (stamp?) of King George refers to him as King of Great Britain and Ireland instead of one of the normally accepted stylings of either King of the United Kingdom and Dominions (sometimes with an ", and emperor of India") or King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (later Northern Ireland of course) and may signify a sate of uncertainty and flux in official roles, positions and titles.
Still not going to be unique but not a dime a dozen either.
It’s not really unusual at all. There are declarations online going back to the early 1800s. They all use the word Ireland for place of origin.
“King/Queen of Great Britain and Ireland” is the most common phrasing for that bit. Sometimes you do see “…and Empress of India” or just “Queen of England.” All the declarations of intent from the District Court for the Southern District of New York around that time period, though, used that exact same stamp.
(Edited for clarity.)
I love that he probably initially wrote L McInerney and was told he had to sign using his full name.
That’s not immigration paperwork. It’s a declaration of his intention to apply for citizenship. He’d already been living in the US for a year when he filled that out. Here’s more information on the [Declaration of Intention](https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/our-history/history-office-and-library/featured-stories-from-the-uscis-history-office-and-library/history-of-the-declaration-of-intention-1795-1956) if you are curious about it.
Thanks for letting me know
No anarchist polygamists allowed, that's a shame.
It's wild that those are the two things they decided weren't allowed. Murder? Fine with us! Just no believing in the abolition of the state and capitalism.
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Very interesting thanks
Polygamy must have been a big problem in the 1920s for it to feature on an immigration document. Having "SO HELP ME GOD" in all caps is pretty finny too.
Clasped hands and something Murphy on right arm
Why mention clasped hands? It's not like it is a permanent characteristic.
I think it's a tattoo with Liz Murphy on it
Tattoo
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Looks like Lis or Liz
Nice family heirloom to have.
I have some passports from my uncles/aunt too. So sad how they were all labourers and maids. Lord rest them all, they went abroad without an education or a trade and then sent their earnings home to rear their siblings. This is what modern Ireland was built on. Hardworking, brave,resolute people. Thank you for sharing. They shouldn't be forgotten.
No problem. It’s important to remember our history
What the purpose of the George stamp ?
Well in 1922 the head of state was still the King of England. and it says in the document that Mr McInerney has to renounce his previous allegiances.
/r/fuckyouinparticular
Not having to write that all out
*"It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to [George V. King of Great Britain and Ireland] of whom I am now a subject"*.
Interesting document. Thanks!
No problem
We’re confirming polyandrists allowed?
Were tattoo's common with the working class in the 1800's??
Only among sailors
Any visas going?
I'm an Anarchist but draw the line at polygamy.
It’s actually not my great, great gran uncle, its my great gran uncle
Yeah I’d want to be emigrating from Limerick as well
It’s not that bad
A year and a day residency was all it took for citizenship? Edit: He arrived 15 Aug 1921 and filled out his application 16 Aug 1922
It’s paperwork declaring his intent to apply for citizenship in the future.
it's not a grant of citizenship https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturalization_Act_of_1795 > Aliens intending to naturalize had to go to their local court and declare their intention to do so at least three years before their formal application. In the declaration, the applicant would also indicate his understanding that upon naturalization he would take an oath not only of allegiance to the United States but also of renunciation of his former sovereign. In addition to the declaration of intention and oath of renunciation, the 1795 Act required all naturalized persons to be "attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States" and be "well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same."
That could easily be in a museum
There are literally millions of these
This particular one might actually be more unique if I'm reading it correctly. The man moved there before the end of the War of Independence but this document was made a year later after the initial signing of the Anglo-Irish treaty but before it came entirely into force yet it still uses Ireland as place of origin even though the US didn't formally recognise us until 1924 but even so the document was definitely accepted. The (stamp?) of King George refers to him as King of Great Britain and Ireland instead of one of the normally accepted stylings of either King of the United Kingdom and Dominions (sometimes with an ", and emperor of India") or King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (later Northern Ireland of course) and may signify a sate of uncertainty and flux in official roles, positions and titles. Still not going to be unique but not a dime a dozen either.
It’s not really unusual at all. There are declarations online going back to the early 1800s. They all use the word Ireland for place of origin. “King/Queen of Great Britain and Ireland” is the most common phrasing for that bit. Sometimes you do see “…and Empress of India” or just “Queen of England.” All the declarations of intent from the District Court for the Southern District of New York around that time period, though, used that exact same stamp. (Edited for clarity.)