MEIGS COUNTY OHIO -  Naturalization Petition of Fredrick Martin KONNERTH
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PETITION FOR NATURALIZATION

                                                 

In the matter of the petition of FREDRICK MARTIN KONNERTH to be 
admitted a citizen of the United States of America.

To the Honorable court of Common Pleas:

The petition of FREDRICK M. KONNERTH respectfully shows:

First. My full name is FREDRICK MARTIN KONNERTH

Second. My place of residence is number _____________ street, town 
of Pomeroy, state of Ohio.

Third. My occupation is Organ Builder

Fourth. I was born on the 14th day of August, anno Domini 1875, at 
Birthalm, Hungary

Fifth. I emigrated to the United States from Bremen,Germany, on or about 
the 10th day of January anno Domini 1902, and arrived at the port of Baltimore,
Maryland, in the United States, on the vessel Hanover.

Sixth. I declared my intention to become a citizen of the United States on the 
22nd day of January, anno Domini 1908 at
Pomeroy, in the Probate court of Meigs County, Ohio.

Seventh. I am married. My wifes name is Amelia Konnerth, she was born in Birthalm, 
Hungary, and now resides at Pomeroy, Ohio. I have 4 children, and the name, date, 
and place of birth of each said children is as follows. Fredrick Konnerth born:
February 27, 1905 Pomeroy,Ohio,

Ameila Konnerth born: September 7, 1906 Pomeroy, Ohio, Katherine Konnerth born: 
March 24, 1908 in Pomeroy,Ohio Anna
Louise Konnerth born: October 19, 1909 in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Eighth. I am not a disbeliever in or opposed to organized government or a member 
of or affiliated with any organization or body of persons teaching disbelief in organized 
government. I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy. I am
attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and it is my intention 
to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce absolutely and forever all 
allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and
particularly to Francis Joseph Apostilic, King of Hungary, of which, at this time I am a 
citizen/subject, and it is my intention to reside permanently in the United States.

Ninth. I am able to speak the English language.

Tenth. I have resided continuously in the United States of America for a term of five 
years at least immediately preceding the date of this petition, to wit, since the 31st 
day of January, anno Domini 1902 and in the state of Ohio for one year at least next
preceding the date of this petition, to wit, since the ___ day of _____, anno Domini _____.

Eleventh. I have not heretofore made petition for citizenship to any court. 

Dated: June 9, 1910 Signed: Fredrick Martin Konnerth

Court Clerk: Percy L. Peoples

Witnesses: Peter Stark

 

Granted on March 18,1911

 

*This record has been transcribed from the original record located in the Meigs County 
Courthouse, Meigs County, Ohio.

Transcribed by Maria Leamond and Tiffany Barnes.