Following the onset of hostilities during World War I, non-naturalized “Enemy Aliens” by definition, were required to register with United States authorities as a national security measure. Under the provisions of a Presidential Proclamation of April 6, 1917, non-naturalized female aliens were likewise registered as an additional national security measure that included those women of American birth that were married to enemy aliens.
Details on Jessie Varelmann’s affidavit include:
- State of Residence: Kansas
- County of Residence: Chase
- City of Residence: Hymer
- Gender: Female
- Country of Origin: United States
- City of Origin: Indiana
- Maiden Name: Nichols
- Date of Birth: 01/07/1874
