Coles County, Illinois Biographical Dictionary

This database contains a portrait and biographical record of the prominent and representative citizens of Coles County, Illinois, along with biographical sketches and portraits of all the governors of the state of Illinois and presidents of the United States up to 1887 (the date of publishing). This database would be of great worth to researchers with ancestors from this area in Illinois. Although this biographical record of prominent citizens may not include your ancestors, much can be learned by reading about the lives of others who lived during the time of your ancestors.