u/Either_Muffin5377

Is it required that we send census records from the US if we have all birth, marriage, death certificates?

My G0 immigrated to the US in 1876 and 78. Their census records state that they naturalized. I’ve scoured the archives but nothing shows up. I’m starting to wonder if they said they were naturalized out of fear or ignorance. Since I’ve obtained naturalization records for my husband’s grandfather, I’m acquainted with the process. My G0 ancestors apparently don’t have them

Ideas? Do I just move my G0 back another generation? My ancestors go back to the 1600s in Quebec, so I could. But what a headache! And $$$

OMG my adoptive mom kept my adoption decree...along with the bill for the nursery and all the home visits!! She kept everything. Used to make me crazy. Now I wish she was alive so I could give her a big hug. I don't have to go begging the State of Wisconsin for my own information!

Anyway, My G-0 great-great grandfather has a very common name in Quebec. First as well as last. There are 2 people with the same name born about 18 months apart. I want to be sure I attribute myself to my correct ancestor. Any hints would be helpful. In the family and census records, all I know is a first and last name.

Also-Looks like he claimed to be naturalized on the census but I can't find proof of that. Guess I'll go through his wife instead:

My G-0 great-great grandmother was Delia Mary...or Marie Delia...or Adelia... or (on her marriage license) Lia! Sigh. Anyone else go through this? Any hints on figuring this out? I have to ask Banq for the correct records.

If i can prove a direct line from Gen-0 to my adopted father (Gen-3), doesn’t that technically mean he was a Canadian citizen when he adopted me? OR should I apply for him (deceased), get his citizenship approved, and then apply for myself? This is all ridiculous

I was adopted as an infant (3 1/2 weeks old) by American parents. My great-great grandparents (and 200 years prior) were all Quebecois. That’s on my a-dad’s side. This is the only culture I grew up in. My great grandma prayed in French. My dad lived with the Gen-0 ancestor til he was 10.

Are we adoptees once again neither here nor there? Legally my a-dad is my only dad. What is Canada doing? Any ideas?