I was looking for my Hill family in the 1870 and 1880, Illinois Federal census today at my local library. I found these Hill families and thought they may be of interest to someone. Family 131, Brighton Township,Macoupin Co.,IL 1880 census, page 19: Joseph Hill, V. or U.F............age 41,M,W, occupation-Minister of God, S. Carolina Jane.....................................his wife, 44, S. Carolina Hamilton...............................13, Alabama Marie (writing is bad, not sure)............ 11, Alabama Martha...................................9 , Alabama Robert...................................under 1 yr.old, Alabama Ida........................................4, Alabama Family # ?, Jersey Co.,IL, Jerseyville, 1870 census. Page 1: Martin Hill..........................47, Saloon Keeper, KY Nancy (O?)..........................37, IL Harry...................................12, IL Willie (or Willis?)...................11,IL Oscar L..................................9 1/2, IL Family #130, Macoupin Co., Shipman Township 8, range 9, 1870 census, page 5: Bufort Reno.......................head of household, and in his home was......... ........William Hill......................35,Butcher, b. in Germany Family # 435, Jersey Co.,IL.,Jerseyville,1870 census, page 53: Henry Hill.................27, Day Laborer.........................New Hampshire Florence...................24, (sorry didn't get this one) William.....................2,IL M___? Seago.............24, IL, Servant