Looking for date of 3rd great-grandfather William Hulbert's naturalization some time between 1870 and 1880. He immigrated after 1870 and was living in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1880.

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William was born in London in 1817 and emigrated after the birth of his 14th child. He had two more children born in the USA, Adah and Albert. He died around 1899 in Salt Lake City, one year after his wife Jane Hulbert died.

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PeterOates 
 Thanks for posting your query on History Hub! 
 There is a chance that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has naturalization records pertaining to William Hulbert, but it is not guaranteed. NARA would only have the records if he gained his naturalization through a Federal court. But prior to September 27, 1906, any "court of record" (municipal, county, state, or Federal) could grant United States citizenship. Often petitioners went to the court most geographically convenient for them. As a general rule, the National Archives does not have naturalization records created in state or local courts. 
 Since William Hulbert lived in Utah (which would most likely be where he gained his naturalization), you should check with the reference office at the National Archives at Denver--which is where Federal court and naturalization records from Utah are held. You can contact that office at: 
 National Archives at Denver 17101 Huron Street Broomfield, CO 80023 Phone: 303-604-4740 Email: denver.archives@nara.gov 
 We hope this helps! 
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