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- Document Type: Official Certificate of Naturalization of the United States.
- Location: Butler County, Pennsylvania (Court of Common Pleas).
- Date: October 29, 1935.
- Key Details Visible: Lists the certificate number, physical description of the holder, wife's name (Mary, age 39, residing in Butler, PA), and minor children's names and ages.
- Document Type: Official Certificate of Naturalization of the United States.
- Location: Butler County, Pennsylvania (Court of Common Pleas).
- Date: October 29, 1935.
- Key Details Visible: Lists the certificate number, physical description of the holder, wife's name (Mary, age 39, residing in Butler, PA), and minor children's names and ages. [1]
Here is the full transcription of the handwritten and printed details visible on the naturalization certificate, followed by historical context to help you locate their records.
Document Transcription
- Certificate Number: No. 245307
- Petition Volume: 2, Page 57
- Stub Volume: 1277, Page 7
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Description of Holder:
- Age: 38 Years
- Height: 5 feet, 4 inches
- Color: White
- Complexion: Dark
- Color of Eyes: Hazel
- Color of Hair: Black
- Visible Distinguishing Marks: None
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Family Details:
- Wife: Mary, Age 39 years, residing at Butler, PA.
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Minor Children:
- Mary, age 15 yrs, born 10/13/1920
- Michael, age 12 yrs
- Henry, age 6 yrs
- Nelly, age 3 yrs
- Betty, age 2 yrs
- Petitioner Name: Andrew Michael Sichvak
- Country of Origin: Austria
- Current Residence: 67 Glenn Ave, Butler, PA
- Date of Issue: October 29, 1935
- Court Jurisdiction: Court of Common Pleas of Butler County, Pennsylvania
- Signature: Andrew M. Sichvak
🕵️♂️ Genealogist Next Steps & Historical Records
Because this certificate dates to October 1935, this exact family structure will appear perfectly intact across several key historical records:
1. The 1930 & 1940 U.S. Federal Censuses
- 1930 Census: Search for Andrew Sichvak (or Sichvok/Siczvak) in Butler, PA. In 1930, the couple would have had just their two oldest children, Mary (approx. 9-10) and Michael (approx. 6-7). Andrew will likely be listed as an alien ("AL") or having submitted his first papers ("PA") since he wasn't naturalized until 1935.
- 1940 Census: By 1940, the entire family should be listed at or near 67 Glenn Ave in Butler. Andrew's citizenship status should switch to "NA" (Naturalized). You can cross-reference his occupation--often industrial or manufacturing roles given the Butler region's history during that era.
2. The Original Petition (The Best Source for Ancestry)
This certificate is just a receipt given to the citizen. The actual court file contains the Petition for naturalization and the Declaration of Intention. Because you have the exact numbers (Petition Vol. 2, Page 57), you can access the full court documents which will reveal:
- His exact town or village of birth in Austria/Eastern Europe (crucial for finding overseas parish ecords).
- The name of the ship he immigrated on, the port of departure, and the date he arrived in the United States.
3. Where to Find the Files Online
- FamilySearch & Ancestry: Both platforms host indexed versions of the Pennsylvania Naturalization Records. Search directly for "Andrew Michael Sichvak" born around 1897.
- Local Archives: If the records aren't fully digitized, the original 1935 volumes are held directly by the Prothonotary's Office at the Butler County Courthouse or the Pennsylvania State Archives. 101226