I just recently traveled to Effingham to do some research on my HILL family. I was greatly impressed with the genealogy department at the library there. I also met Ms. Bounds and she went out of her way to be helpful to me as I sifted through all the information that I was researching. There was another lady who was very helpful to me, but, unfortunately, I cannot recall her name. I plan on returning to Effingham and the Mattoon area for a Hill family reunion this year. I have a Hill Family Webpage, with a picture of my great grandfather which was taken in Effingham by the E. Butler Co: http://home.arkansasUSA.com/mhill/Hill_Family.html Michael Hill