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Phildelphia County PA

1808 Sep 19 Robert DAVIDSON: Petition of Robert Davidson a native of Ireland but now of the county of Philadelphia, had resided within the USA upwards of ten years and within the state of PA upwards of two years preceding this his application & was residing within the limits, & under the jurisdiction of the Unites States between 18 Jun 1798 & 14 Apr 1802. He wishes to be admitted to become a citizen of the United States

Jacob Deal a citizen of the United States says that he is well acquainted with Robert Davidson that he has resided within the United states upwards of ten years and within the state of PA upwards of two years, that he has behaved as a man of good moral character.
Robert Davidson sworn and admitted 19 Sep 1808

1813 March 25 Adam DAVIDSON born in the County of Tyronne in Ireland about 1785 and is now about the age of 24 years he migrated from London Derry to the USA on or about the 14 May 1807 & intends to settle in Philadelphia
signed: Adam Davidson

1813 Jul 20 William Davidson born in the County of Downs in Ireland on or about the 6th Feb 1780 and is now about the age of 33 years and that he migrated from Nova Scotia to the USA and arrived at the port of Passamquody?? on 1 dec 1809 and that the intends to settle in Philadelphia
signed: William Davidson

1813 Sep 21 Robert DAVIDSON: to the honorable judges of the District court for the city & county of Philadelphia the petition of Robert Davidson. was residing in the USA between 18 Jun 1798 & the 14 Apr 1802 and continued to reside therein and has resided one year within the state of PA. He wishes to become a citizen of the United States.

Dennis McDaniel a citizen of the United States residing in PA says he is well acquainted with Robert Davidson, he has behaved as a man of good moral character.
Robert Davidson sworn & admitted 22 Sep 1813

1814 Sep 13 Alexander DAVIDSON born in the County of Darry in Ireland about May 1794 and is now about the age of 20 years, was born a member of the British Nation & owed allegiance to the King of the United Kingdoms of Great Britain & Ireland. he migrated from London Darry to the USA arriving at the Port of Philadelphia on or about the 11 Oct 1811 and intends to settle in Philadelphia
signed: Alexander Davison

1814 Sep 13 John DAVISON born in the County of Darry in Ireland Aug 1793 and is now about the age of 21 years, was born a member of the British Nationa and owed allegiance to the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Ireland and that he migrated from London Darry to the USA and arrived at the Port of Philadelphia on or about the 4 Sept 1811 and intends to settle in Philadelphia
signed: John Davison

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Names of Foreigners Who Took the Oath of Allegiance to the Province and State of Pennsylvania

[The “list” as furnished by the master of the nexxel is also given.]

List of Foreigners Imported in the Ship Sallt.

John DAVIDSON, Master, From Rotterdam, last from Portsmouth.
Qualified Nov. 4, 1766.
from - Ancestry.com lists the names of immigrants who took the oath of allegiance to the province and state of Pennsylvania from 1727-1775. All males over sixteen years of age were obliged to take this oath and declaration, as soon after their arrival as possible. Each entry includes the individual's name, age, place of nationality, and occupation. Taking an oath of allegiance was a process undergone during early colonial emigration. In this oath, immigrants declared they would be faithful to King George II. Bibliography: Egle, William Henry. Names Of Foreigners Who Took The Oath Of Allegiance To The Province And State Of Pennsylvania, 1727-1775, With The Foreign Arrivals, 1786-1808. Harrisburg, PA : E. K. Meyers, 1892.

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Philadelphia PA Oath of Alligance

1798 Feb 2 Robert DAVISON: That he has resided within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the United States for two years and one year thereof within the state of PA where he was actually resident on the 29 Jan 1795 that on his taking the OATH making the proofs, and complying with the requisites prescribed by law he may be admitted to become a citizen of the said United States
signed: Robert Davison

John Collins of the city of Philadelphia stated he was well acquainted with Robert Davidson for the space of two years and he has behaved as a man of good moral character. Robert Davison sworn and admitted as a citizen 2 Feb 1798

1798 Jun 12 Richard DAVISON: Petition to become a citizen of the United States to the Honorable Richard Peters Esq., Judge of the District Court of the US in & for the PA district. Richard Davison had resided within the limits and under the jurisidiction of the United States for three years now last past and upwards and one year thereof within the state of PA, that he was actually a resident on the 29 Jan 1795 within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the United States, that he wishes to become a citizen of the United States he therefore humbly prays that on this taking the OATH, making the proofs and complying with the items prescribed by law he may be admitted to become a citizen of the said United States. William Stephens Esq., Member of the House of Representatives of the United States from Massachusetts on his oath declares that he has been well acquainted with Richard Davidson for the space of two years and upwards, during which time he has been a man of good moral character

1813 Jul 21 William Davidson: Declaration of Intent
a native of Ireland age 33 years now residing in the city of Philadelphia in the commonwealth of PA, being duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that it is bona fide his intention to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce for ever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, state or soverenity whatever, and particularly to the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, of whom he is now a subject.
Sworn in open court this 21 of July A.D. 1813

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PA Oath of Allegiance

LIST OF FOREIGNERS IMPORTED IN THE SHIP SALLT, JOHN DAVIDSON, MASTER, FROM ROTTERDAM, LAST FROM PORTSMOUTH. QUALIFIED NOV. 4, 1766.

ROBERT DAVIDSON, Took the test in the Delaware State the 2d of June 1778.

Names of Foreigners Who Took the Oath of Allegiance to the Province and State of Pennsylvania: Volume 2

A HISTORY OF THE TEST LAWS AND LAWS CONCERNING OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE IN FORCEIN PENNSYLVANIA BETWEEN JUNE 13, 1777, AND MARCH 13, 1789.

8, WILLIAM DAVIDSON, a prisonor and on parole, from the 16th of November to this time. Names of Foreigners Who Took the Oath of Allegiance to the Province and State of Pennsylvania: Volume 2
[p.55] According to the Act of 5th Deer. 1778.

July 7, JAMES DAVIDSON, proves that about the month of June 1777, then being a professor in the College of Philada., he took the Oath of Allegiance & Fidelity as directed by law. Names of Foreigners Who Took the Oath of Allegiance to the Province and State of Pennsylvania: Volume 2
[p.55] According to the Act of 5th Deer. 1778.

: Davidson, James PAGE: 70 Names of Foreigners Who Took the Oath of Allegiance to the Province and State of Pennsylvania: Volume 2
[p.55] According to the Act of 5th Deer. 1778.

: Davidson, Robert
PAGE: 41

Names of Foreigners Who Took the Oath of Allegiance to the Province and State of Pennsylvania: Volume 2
[p.55] According to the Act of 5th Deer. 1778.

: Davidson, William
PAGE: 47

Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War of 1812

Roll of Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Privates

Davidson, John.

Roll of Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Privates.

Davidson, William.
Roll of Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Privates.

Davidson, Andrew.

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Philadelphia Naturalization Records Index Records of Aliens Declarations of Intentions and or Oaths of Allegiance 1789 - 1880

NAME		FROM		COURT	DATE of DECLARATION OR OATH
Davidson	Adam	Great Britain		Quarter Sessions	03-25-1812
Davidson	Alexander (minor)	Great Britain		Court of common pleas	9-28-1867
Davidson	Andrew	Great Britain		Quarter Sessions	3-5-1827
Davidson	Andrew	Great Britain		Court of common pleas	11-1-1832
Davidson	Benjamin (minor)	Scotland		Court of common pleas	8-28-1880
Davidson	David (minor)	Great Britain		Court of common pleas	9-23-1868
Davidson	David (minor)	Germany		Court of common pleas	9-30-1880
Davidson	George	England		Supreme court	11-06-1848
Davidson	Henry (minor)	Scotland		Court of common pleas	8-28-1880
Davidson	Hugh	Scotland		District court	10-08-1832
Davidson	Hugh (minor)	Great Britain		Court of common pleas	10-06-1877
Davidson	James	Great Britain		Court of common pleas	10-03-1856
Davidson	James	Great Britain		Quarter Sessions	6-2-1862
Davidson	James	Great Britain		Supreme court	9-22-1868/9-25-1868
Davidson	James (minor)	Great Britain		Court of common pleas	9-11-1868
Davidson	James (minor)	Scotland		Court of common pleas	8-28-1880
Davidson	John (minor)	Scotland		Court of common pleas	10-28-1828
Davidson	John	England		Quarter Sessions	10-22-1836
Davidson	John	Scotland		Court of common pleas	2-11-1845
Davidson	John	Scotland		Quarter Sessions	9-30-1852/11-14-1854
Davidson	Julius	Poland		Quarter Sessions	9-16-1844/8-16-1847
Davidson	Robert	Great Britain		Supreme court	1-17-1798
Davidson	Robert	Great Britain		Quarter Sessions	9-19-1808
Davidson	Samuel	Great Britain		Court of common pleas	8-11-1866
Davidson	Thomas	Scotland		District court	10-12-1846/10-16-1848
Davidson	Thomas William	Great Britain		Quarter Sessions	9-29-1865
Davidson	William	Great Britain		Quarter Sessions	7-20-1813
Davidson	William	Great Britain		Supreme court	7-21-1813
Davidson	William	England		Court of common pleas	10-27-1828
Davidson	William	Great Britain		Quarter Sessions	5-16-1831
Davidson	William	England		Supreme court/ District court	10-1-1844/10-11-1847
Davidson	William (minor)	Great Britain		Court of common pleas	9-6-1878

Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Volume 1.
from Ancestry.com

DAVIDSON Patrick;  Amity Ch Cem, 10 mi N of Grove City, PA 

PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES
  

ADAMS - January 22, 1800, formed of a part of York.

ALLEGHENY - September 24, 1788, formed of parts of Westmoreland and Washington.

ARMSTRONG - March 12, 1800, formed of parts of Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Lycoming.

BEAVER - March 12, 1800, formed of parts of Allegheny and Washington.

BEDFORD - March 9, 1771, formed of a part of Cumberland.

BERKS - March 11, 1752, formed of parts of Philadelphia, Chester, and  Lancaster.

BLAIR - February 26, 1846, formed of parts of Huntingdon and Bedford.

BRADFORD - February 21, 1810, formed of parts Luzerne and Lycoming.

   (Previous to March 24, 1812, this county was called Ontario.)

BUCKS - 1682, one of the three original counties of the Province of Pennsylvania.

BUTLER - March 12, 1800, formed of a part of Allegheny.

CAMBRIA - March 26, 1804, formed of parts of Huntingdon, Somerset, and Bedford.

CAMERON - March 29, 1860, formed of parts of Clinton, Elk, McKean and Potter.

CARBON - March 13, 1843, formed of parts of Northampton and Monroe.

CENTRE - February 13, 1800, formed of parts of Mifflin,  Northumberland,  Lycoming, and Huntingdon.

CHESTER - 1682, one of the three original counties of the Province of Pennsylvania.

CLARION - March 11, 1839, formed of parts of Venango and Armstrong.

CLEARFIELD - March 26, 1804, formed of parts of Northumberland, Huntingdon, and Lycoming.

CLINTON - June 21, 1839, formed of parts of Lycoming and Centre.

COLUMBIA - March 22, 1813, formed of a part of Northumberland.

CRAWFORD - March 12, 1800, formed of a part of Allegheny.

CUMBERLAND - January 27, 1750, formed of a part of Lancaster.

DAUPHIN - March 4, 1785, formed of a part of Lancaster.

DELAWARE - September 26, 1789, formed of a part of Chester.

ELK - April 18, 1843, formed of parts of Jefferson, Clearfield, and McKean.

ERIE - March 12, 1800, formed of a part of Allegheny.

FAYETTE - September 26, 1783, formed of a part of Westmoreland.

FOREST - April 11, 1848, formed of parts of Jefferson and Venango. 
(Part of Venango added by act approved October 31, 1866)

FRANKLIN - September 9, 1784, formed of a part of Cumberland.

FULTON - April 19, 1850, formed of a part of Bedford.

GREENE - February 9, 1796, formed of a part of Washington.

HUNTINGDON- September 20, 1787, formed of a part of Bedford.

INDIANA - March 30, 1803, formed of parts of Westmoreland and Lycoming.

JEFFERSON - March 26, 1804, formed of a part of Lycoming.

JUNIATA - March 2, 1831, formed of a part of Mifflin.

LACKAWANNA - August 21, 1878, formed of a part of Luzerne.

LANCASTER - May 10, 1729, formed of a part of Chester.

LAWRENCE - March 20, 1819, formed of parts of Beaver and Mercer.

LEBANON - February 16, 1813, formed of parts of Dauphin and Lancaster.

LEHIGH - March 6, 1812, formed of a part of Northampton.

LUZERNE - September 25, 1786, formed of a part of Northumberland.

LYCOMING - April 13, 1795, formed of a part of Northumberland.

McKEAN - March 26, 1804, formed of a part of Lycoming.

MERCER - March 12, 1800, formed of a part of Allegheny.

MIFFLIN - September 19, 1789, formed of parts of Cumberland and Northumberland.

MONROE - April 1, 1836, formed of parts of Northampton and Pike.

MONTGOMERY - September 10, 1784, formed of a part of Philadelphia.

MONTOUR - May 3, 1850, formed of a part of Columbia.

NORTHAMPTON - March 11, 1752, formed of a part of Bucks.

NORTHUMBERLAND - March 21, 1772, formed of parts of Lancaster, Cumberland, Berks, 
Bedford, and Northampton.

PERRY - March 22, 1820, formed of a part of Cumberland.

PHILADELPHIA - 1682, one of the three original counties of the Province of Pennsylvania.

PIKE - March 26, 1814, formed of a part of Wayne.

POTTER - March 26, 1804, formed of a part of Lycoming.

SCHUYLKILL - March 1, 1811, formed of parts of Berks and Northampton.

SNYDER - March 2, 1855, formed of a part of Union.

SOMERSET - April 17, 1795, formed of a part of Bedford.

SULLIVAN - March 15, 1847, formed of a part of Lycoming.

SUSQUEHANNA -  February 21, 1810, formed of a part of Luzerne.

TIOGA - March 26, 1804, formed of a part of Lycoming.

UNION - March 22, 1813, formed of a part of Northumberland.

VENANGO - March 12, 1800, formed of parts of Allegheny and Lycoming.

WARREN - March 12, 1800, formed of parts of Allegheny and Lycoming.

WAYNE - March 21, 1798, formed of a part of Northampton.

WASHINGTON - March 28, 1781, formed of a part of Westmoreland.

WESTMORELAND - February 26, 1773, formed of a part of Bedford, and in
1785 part of the purchase of 1784 was added.

WYOMING - April 4, 1812, formed of a part of Luzerne.

YORK - August 19, 1749, formed of a part of Lancaster.

              Mary Bonsal