It can be helpful to know who “did the thing your ancestor did on the same day he did it.”
Declarations of intention to become a citizen are usually filed in the order in which the declarations were made–who made theirs out the same day your ancestor did? The same recording order usually applies to final naturalizations.
Bureau of Land Management tract books indicate the day a person filed their claim at the nearest land office. Did any of your ancestor’s neighbors file claims on the same day?
The Illinois Adjutant General’s report lists desertion or discharge dates for men who served in Illinois Civil War units. Knowing who deserted the same day as my relative may be clue as well.
Remember–someone doing the same thing as you ancestor may indicate there was some sort of relationship. Or it may be coincidence.
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That’s an interesting tidbit as its something i’d thought about, but didn’t know how to go about finding exactly what it was I was looking 4. Thank u.