Thayer. supra. The syllabi sets forth the facts and law as follows: Boyd was born in Ireland in 1834. of Irish parents. His father emigrated to the United States in 1844. with all his family. and settled in Ohio. in which State he has since resided continuously. In 1849 the father duly declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States. but there is no record or other written evidence that he ever completed his naturalization by taking out his naturalization certificate after the expiration of the 5 years. For many years after the expiration of that time. however. he exercised rights and claimed privileges in Ohio. which could only be claimed and exercised by citizens of the United States and of the State. The son. on attaining majority. voted in Ohio. under the belief that his father had become a citizen.
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