[4Zoltan]

William Temple Franklin was born in 1760. His father was a noted loyalist. He did not follow his father’s allegiance.

My question was directed at Diogeneslamp who queried how someone could be an American citizen while never having resided in the US.

But if it makes you feel better, yes, the father supported the Revolution, the son still never resided in the United States.

[philman_36]

William Temple Franklin was born in 1760. His father was a noted loyalist. He did not follow his father’s allegiance.

Imagine that! By 1776 he was 16 years old. By 1790 he was 30.
Was his father granted US citizenship or was it denied him due to his loyalties? What did happen to "dear old Dad"?
Was the son denied US citizenship?

Oh, that's right...you're trying to equate State citizenship with US citizenship when the rules were still being ironed out. Never mind.