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Passport Applications for Citizens of Benton County Washington
United
States of American
State of Washington, County of Benton
I, John Dellere, a naturalized and loyal citizen of the United States,
hereby apply to the Department of State, at Washington,
for a passport.
I solemnly swear that I was born at Everlauge, Luxemburg on or
about the 11th day of June, 1882; that I emigrated to
the United States, sailing on board of the "--aland"
from Antwerp, Belgium about April 2-th, 1904; that I
resided ten years, uninterruptedly, in the United States
from 1908 to 1919 at Benton City, Benton County,
Washington; that I was naturalized as a citizen of the
United States before the Superior Court of Benton
county, at Prosser, Washington, on September 18, 1912,
as shown by accompanying Certificate of Naturalization;
that I am the identical person described in said
certificate; that I am domiciled in the United States,
my permanent residence being at Benton City, in the
State of Washington, where I follow the occupation of
farmer; that I am about to go abroad temporarily, and
intend to return the United States within five months
with the purpose residing and performing the duties of
citizenship therein; and that I desire a passport for
use in visiting the countries hereinafter named for the
following purpose:
Luxemburg-home of parents etc. for purpose of settling
and closing family estate.
France-visiting relatives, etc.
Belgium-Part of estate is located in Southeastern
Belgium.
I intend to leave the United States from the port of New
York sailing on board the "France" on September 9th
1919.Age: 36 yrs
6'1 tall
Forehead: High-Narrow, Eyes: Brown-deep set; Nose:
Straight; Mouth: ordinary-dark brown mustache; Chin:
pointed; Hair: Gray; Complexion: Medium-was very dark;
Face: long & narrow; slight scar on left wrist
August 11, 1919
I, R.E. Wise, solemnly swear that I am a native citizen of the United
States, that I reside at Prosser, Washington; that I
have known the above named John Dellere personally for
four years and know him to be the identical person
referred to in the within described certificate of
naturalization and that the facts stated in his
affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
State of Washington
County of Benton
I, John Dellere, do hereby subscribe and state, that the facts given as
follows are true and correct, according to my own
knowledge and belief: That my father died about
eight years ago and that my mother died during the last
years of the war, the time of her death being unknown to
me, on account of stoppage of all communications from
foreign countries during the war;
That I have two married sisters, both of whom live in France, and whose
husbands served in the French army; but that the husband
of one was killed during the first years of the war, and
the husband of the other is still classed as "among the
missing";
That I have one brother in Luxemburg, who also served in the French army,
but to whom, according to customs and provisions and all
matters ruling family estates in that country, my
presence is absolute necessary, especially in view of
the fact that I have to personally consent and affirm to
all deals, sales or any other matters arising out of the
closing of our parents estate;
That both my sisters have young children who have to be cared for,
educated and otherwise properly provided for, and that
it is essential that the estate be settled in order that
they may receive their portions of same, to be used to
this end.
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Williams |
United States of America
State of Washington, County of Benton
 I, Fred Kristfelt, a naturalized and loyal citizen of the United States,
hereby apply to the Department of State, at Washington,
for a passport.
I solemnly swear that I was born at Talsin, Russia on August 17, 1879;
that my father John Kristfelt, was born in Russia and is
now residing at Talsin Latwija; that I emigrated to the
United States, sailing from Libau, Latwija about Jan. 1,
1903; that I resided 20 years (except for 3 months visit
abroad) uninterruptedly, in the United States, from 1903
to 1923 at Kiona, Benton County Washington; that I was
naturalized as a citizen of the United States before the
Superior Court of Benton County at Prosser Washington on
May 4, 1910 as shown by the Certificate of
Naturalization presented herewith; that I am the
identical person described in said Certificate .... I
have resided outside the United States since my
naturalization at the following places for the following
periods: Visited in Europe -June 1, to Aug. 30,
1913...and that I am domiciled in the United States, my
permanent residence being at Benton City in the State of
Washington, where I follow the occupation of Section
Forman. My last Passport was obtained from Department of
State on May 24, 1913, and was outlawed. I am about to
go abroad temporarily, and intend to return to the
United States within six months with the purpose of
residing and performing the duties of citizenship
therein: and I desire a passport for use in visiting the
countries hereinafter named for the following purpose:
Latwija-Visit relatives, England & Germany.
I intend to leave the United States from the port of New York sailing on
board the Homeric on June 16, 1923.
Age: 43
5'9 tall
Forehead: High, Eyes: Brown, Nose: Medium, Mouth:
Medium, Chin: Medium, Hair: Brown, Complexion: Ruddy,
Face: Full I, George Newton Hughes, solemnly
swear that I am a native citizen of the United States;
that I reside at Kiona, Washington; that I have known
the above named Fred Kristfelt personally for 19 years
and know him to be the identical person referred to in
the within described certificate of naturalization; and
that the facts stated in his affidavit are true to the
best of my knowledge and belief. George Newton
Hughes, Accountant, Kiona Washington
State of Washington
County of Benton
I, the undersigned, an applicant for a passport, solemnly swear that I
have not in the past and will not in the future either
directly or indirectly solicit or advertise for money to
be used in bringing immigrants to the United States, or
aid any emigrant, other than the members of my immediate
family, to come to the United States, and will in no
manner engage in or assist others engaged in inducing
emigration to the United States; that in case I enter
countries or sections of countries where disturbed
conditions exist I will do so upon my own
responsibility; that I will not digress from the
purposes for which a passport is issued to me, unless
such passport is properly amended; and that I will
scrupulously observe the laws and regulations of the
countries through which I may travel or in which I may
reside.
I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose
of evasion.
Fred Kristfelt, May 1, 1923
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Williams |
United States of American
State of Washington, County of Benton
I, Fred Kristfelt, a naturalized and loyal citizen of the United States,
hereby apply to the Department of State, at Washington,
for a passport for myself, unmarried..
I solemnly swear that I was born at Talsen, Russia on or about the 17th
day of August, 1879; that I emigrated to the United
States, sailing on board of the Jetin from Bremer
Germany about January 10, 1903; that I resided 10 years
uninterruptedly, in the United States, from 1903 to
late, May 20 '13 at Benton City, Washington; that I was
naturalized as a citizen of the United States before the
Superior Court of State of Wash. for Benton County at
Prosser Washington, on May 4th , 1910 as shown by the
accompanying Certificate of Naturalization; that I am
the identical person described in said certificate; that
I am domiciled in the United States, my permanent
residence being at Benton City, Washington where I
follow the occupation of Section foreman for O.W.R.R.;
that I am about to go abroad temporarily; and that I
intend to return to the United States within six months
with the purpose of residing and performing the duties
of citizenship therein.
Age: 34, 5'9 tall, Forehead: High, Eyes: Brown, Nose:
Medium size, Mouth: Full set teeth (Medium Size), Chin:
Medium size, Hair: Light Brown, Complexion: Fair, Face:
Full Round (White)
Benton City, Wa. May 20, 1913
I hereby certify that I have known the above named Fred
Kristfelt personally for eight years and know him to be
the identical person referred to in the within described
Certificate of Naturalization, and that the facts
stated in h--- affidavit are true to the best of my
knowledge and belief. Argus Hughes, Benton City Wa.
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