Chicago Declarations online

s reported to the JewishGen Discussion Group in Sept. 2008), an index to Cook County Circuit Court Declarations of Intentions,1906-1929, is online at This database is searchable by occupation, city of birth, and other variables, in addition to name. The search brings up all entries that include the text you entered. For example, when I entered Zales in the town field, results included people from Zaleshchyki, Zalesie, Zaleszcziki, etc.Once a record is found, click on the name for additional details,such as declaration volume, number and page, birth date, address, and ship departure city.Notes on the "About the Collection" page indicate that the database is not yet complete.ReneeRenee Stern SteinigDix Hills, New York, USAgenmaven@gmail.com----------------------------------------------------------------------