1908 - 29

Steuben County, Indiana

Naturalization Record

No. 12

Full Name: Lawrence Gates

Residence: 103 West South St Angola, IN

Occupation: Notary Public and Insurance Agent

Date of Birth: April 25, 1839

Place of Birth: Nuremburg, Germany

Emigrated From: Bremen, Germany

Emigration Date: March 9, 1853

Landed in: New York City

Vessel: Kossnos

Intent to Become Citizen Filed: Served in US Army from Aug. 6, 1862 to May 18, 1865

Marital Status: Married

Wife’s Name: Tina M. Gates

Wife’s Birthplace: LaGrange Co., IN

Children: Milla A. Lane b. June 14, 1870 in Angola, IN

Ford C. Gates b. July 27, 1872 in Angola, IN

Harry L. b. Nov. 30, 1876 in Angola, IN

Louis A. b. June 28, 1883 in Angola, IN

Became Citizen: April 20, 1922