Are you searching a digital version of that county history, biography book, etc.? Try searching for locations as well as names. It can be a great way to see what other biographies and similar material in the book mentions locations where your ancestor was from. A search of an Illinois county history for “coshocton ohio” located several references to people from that county–besides my ancestor. A great way to get names of potential former neighbors, associates, and possible relatives. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
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