Martha, I found a Louis H. Ratliff in the 1860 Census I think might be yours. 1860 Census Wilcox Twp.,Hancock,IL 10th 0f June 1860 Balis Ratliff 30 Male Farmer 250 b. KY Elizabeth A. Ratliff Female 28 b. TN Louis H. Ratliff Male 5 b. IL William F. Ratliff Male 2 b. IL Hope this helps you. Ruth