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According to another researcher, Richard Hill left a will naming his daughter Lavina Hill, married to John Ervin and leaving her land in IL coming to him for his service "in the late war". He served in the War of 1812 in the 17th Regiment of Infantry, Capt Holder's Company. The file was said to be at the Schuyler County Court House, but an inquiry to them said they could find no will. Said to have been written in Mar 1841, from Campbell Co KY.

Richard Hill, Veteran of War of 1812 did indeed have a Bounty Land File at NARA. He received Warrant #19.733 for 160 acres. He was a private in the 17th Infantry. A copy of a letter in the file dated January 22, 1821 says: "Dear Sir: Issue a certificate on the widow. Discharge in favor of the soldier if proper."
[this certificate apparently never issued]
Private Hill enlisted the 9th of August 1814 and was entitled to an Honorable Discharge. He was born in Virginia, about 38 years of age; 5'9", fair complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation a Tanner. Dated 30 Jun 1815. This copy that entitled him to Discharge was signed over to Joseph Watkins in Green County Ohio. 17 Jul 1815.
A copy of the Discharge is also included containing the same information with a handwritten note at the bottom: To be located in Illinois Territory.
A Letter written in Springfield, Clark Co, OH; Oct 16, 1823
The Hon. John C. Calhoun
Sir,
One Joseph Wadkins of this place purchased this discharge of Richard Hill a Soldier belonging to the 17th Reg in the late war. This purchase was made some time in the year of 1815 or 16. The discharge was put into the hands of one William Williamson who undertook to procure a patent for Wadkins. Now Williamson does not give any satisfactory information concerning his transactions in the business. Wadkins therefore wished to learn whether the discharge in question has ever been forwarded to the War Department and if it was then whether a patent has been issued in virtue of that discharge in the name of Richard Hill or of any other person. Any information your department will communicate on the subject of this will be thankfully received by,
Your Obt. Servt.
Samson Mason.
There are three notes on the back of the above letter:
Springfield, Clark Co Ohio; 16 Oct 1823
Mr. Samson Mason requests to in informed of Land Wt. has issd. in Right of Richard Hill, Pr. 17th Infy.
Memo. Mr. Miller will please to exame. if a Warrant has issd. in this Case; and drop a note in 3d. to Mr. Mason on the Subject. Nov 4th, 1823.
Sent a brief Notification to inform Mr. M. that transfers of Land before the issue of the Patent is not valid viz Acts of 6 May 12 & 16 April 1816. 16 Nov 1823.
[apparently the patent was still not issued]

Will of Richard Hill
Filed Campbell Co Court House, Alexander, KY. WB C, p.53. Also on file at Schuyler Co Court House, Rushville, IL, Ledger #5887. Also online at FamilySearch.org

In the year of our Lord, One thousand Eight hundred and
forty one,, I Richard Hill, of Campbell Co, State of Kentucky
Calling to mind that it is appointed for all men once
to die and being desirous to Settle my little estate, that it has
pleased God to bless me with, do make this my last will and
testament as follows to wit: In the first place, I give to my dau
ghter Levina Hill wife of Robert Ervin, One hundred and Sixty
acres of land in the state of Illinois which is coming to me for
my Services in the late war. Witness my hand and seal this 5th
day of March 1841.
Signed: Richard (X) Hill
Signed & acknowledge
before us:
John Nelson
Austin Morris
Commwlth. of Kentucky
Campbell County, March Term 1842
The Instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and Testament
of Richard Hill was produced to Court and fully proved by the oaths of
John Nelson and Austin Norris Subscribing witnesses thereto which
is Established and Ordered to be Recorded. Which is accordingly done.
Given under my hand this 15th day of April 1842
John N. Taliaferro Clk

LDS Microfilm #1311517, Item 1; Index to Goverment Lands, Schuyler Co IL
S33 T2N R2W 1817, Dec 7 Richard Hill SW 1/4 160 acres

Schuyler Co, Ledger #5881, 6 Oct 1845
Warrant #19733 granted to Richard Hill, late a private in Holden's Co, 17th Regt of Infantry, 160 acres, the SW quarter of Section 33, Township 2 North, Range 2 West in the tract appropriated by the acts for military bounties in the territory of Illinois. Dated 7 Dec 1818.

I also found the patent on the Bureau of Land Management website. Under the Act of Congress, passed 6 May 1812. Richard Hill had deposited in the General Land Office Warrant 19733. Granted to the said Richard Hill late a Private in Holden's Company, 17th Regt of Infantry a certain Tract of Land containing one hundred & Sixty acres, the South West qtr of Section Thirty Three of Township two North in Range two West in the Tract appropriated for Military Bounties in the Territory of Illinois.
Signed 7 Dec 1843. James Monroe, President.

Schuyler Co IL Early Land Records, 1841, Schuyler Co Historical Museum
From Assessor's Books
Patented Lands, 1841
Buena Vista Township, Twp 2 North, Range 2 West
Richard "Hall", SW quarter, Section 33

On 3 August 1857, Robert and Lavina Hill Irwin sold this 160 acres she had inherited to George Greer & Co of Rushville, IL for $1200.00



Military History from the Nation Archives
Bounty Land Files
Act of - 12-160 WAR 19733 (Warrant Number) 160 Acres
Veteran - Richard Hill
War - 1812
Grade - Private
Martial Status - Single
Service - Captain Holder, 17th Infantry
Can No - 1646 Bundle No - 230
War of 1812. Act of December 24th, 1811 and January 11, 1812
CERTIFICATE
E PRURITUS UNUM
BY THE ORDER OF BRIG GENERAL DINCAN M'ARTHUR, WIGHT MILITARY DISTRICT
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
KNOW YE THAT, RICHARD HILL, a Private soldier of Captain Holdings Company, 17th Regiment of Infantry, who has enlisted the Ninth day of August, Eighteen Hundred and Fourteen, to serve during the War, is hereby Honorably Discharged from the Army of the United States, having faithfully served out the full period of his enlistment.
SAID, RICHARD HILL, was born in ________, in the state of Virginia, is about thirty eight years of age, five feet nine inches high, fair complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation when enlisted, a farmer.
GIVEN AT DETROIT this Thirteenth day of June 1815
BRIG GEN DUNCAN M'ARTHUR
TO BE LOCATED IN ILLINOIS TERRITORY
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BOUNTY LAND GRANT 19733 dated 28 November 1818 to Hon J. Desha
CERTIFICATE
I CERTIFY ON HONOR THAT RICHARD HILL, Private of Captain Holdings Company, 17th Regiment of Infantry, who has enlisted the Ninth day of August, Eighteen Hundred and Fourteen, to serve during the War, is entitled to an Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States having faithfully served out the full period of his enlistment. He is therefore entitled to the Land Bounty allowed by law.
SAID RICHARD HILL, was born in _____________, in the State of Virginia, is is about thirty eight years of age, five feet nine inches high, fair complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation when enlisted, a farmer.
GIVEN AT: Detroit, Michigan, this Thirteenth day of June 1815
(Signature unreadable)
24th US Infantry
Company "G" Detachment
("I sine over this with note to Joseph Watkins")
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STATE OF OHIO
GREEN COUNTY SS:
Personally came before me, ANDREW READ, one of the Justices of the Peace in and of said county, RICHARD HILL, and acknowledged the written agreement to be his lawful act and deed for the uses and forever therein contained given under my hand and seal of office this 17th day of August 1815.
ANDREW READ, JP SEAL
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January 22, 1821
Dear Sir:
Issue a certificate on the inclosed discharge in favor of the soldier if proper,
Yours,
J. BUCHET
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THE STATE OF OHIO
GREEN COUNTY SS:
OCTOBER 16th, 1823
The Honorable Hohn C. Calhoun
Sir:
One Joseph Wadkins of this place, purchased this discharge of RICHARD HILL, a soldier belonging to the 17th Regiment of Infantry, in the late War. The purchase was made some time in the year of 1815 or 1816. The Discharge was put into the hands of, one William Williamson, who under took to procure a patient for Wadkins and one Williamson, does not give any date factory inform action concerning his transactions in the business. Wadkins therefore wishes to learn whether the discharge in question has ever been forwarded to the War Department and if it has, then whether a patient has been issued in action of the discharge in the name of RICHARD HILL as of any other person. Any information your Department will communicate on this subject of this will be thankfully received by your obedient servant.
SAMPSON MAHON
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WILL OF RICHARD HILL
1777 - 15 April 1842
The following copy of the Will for Richard Hill, was obtained from the Campbell County Court House, Alexandra, Kentucky 41001. This document appears to be the same as the document on file at Schuyler County Court House, Rushville, Illinois Ledger number 5887 date 16 October 1845. The documents reads as follows:
In the year of our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty-One, I RICHARD HILL, of Cambell County, State of Kentucky, calling to mind that it is appointed for all men once to die and being desirous to settle my little estate, that it has pleased God to bless me with, do make this my last will and testament as follows to witt: In the first place, I give to my daughter, LEVINA HILL, wife of Robert Ervin (Irvin), One Hundred sixty acres of land in the state of Illinois which is coming to me for me services in the late war. Witness my hand and seal this 5th day of March 1841.
SIGNED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
BEFORE US: RICHARD "X" HILL
(his mark)
JOHN NELSON
AUSTIN MORRIS
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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
CAMPBELL COUNTY
MARCH TERM 1842
An instrument of writing pinporting to be the last Will and Testament of RICHARD HILL was produced to Court and fully proven by the oaths of JOHN NELSON and AUSTIN MORRIS subscribing witnesses these to which is established and ordered to be recorded, which is accordingly done. Given under my hand the 15th day of April 1842.
JOHN N. TALIAFERRO, Clerk
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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
CAMPBELL COUNTY to wit:
I Benjamin I. Beakk Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing Last Will and Testament of RICHARD HILL deceased with the certificate thereon endorsed is truly copied from the records of my office Will Book "C", page 53, in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said county at the courthouse in Alexandria on the 8th day of April 1844 and in the 52d year of the Commonwealth.
Seal BENJAMIN I. BEALL, Clerk
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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
CAMPBELL COUNTY to wit:
I, HENRY E. SPILMAN, SR, and presiding Justice of the County Court in and for the County aforesaid do certify that Benjamin I. Beall, whose name is attached to the forgoing certificate is the clerk of said Court duly appointed and qualified according to law and that full faith and credit be due to all his official acts as such given under my hand this sixth day of April 1844.
H. E. SPILMAN, J. P,
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Ledger number 5881, 6 October, 1845. Located in the files of Schuyler County Courthouse, Rushville, Illinois
*JAMES MONROE, President of the United States of America to all whom there presents shall come greeting knowledge that is pursuance of the act of Congress appropriating and granting land to the late Army of the United States passed on and since the Sixth day of May 1812, Richard Hill, having deposited in the General Land Grant Office, a Warrant in his favor, numbered 19733, there is granted unto the said Richard Hill, late a private in Holden's Company, 17th Regt of Infantry, a certain tract of land containing One Hundred Sixty Acres being the south west quarter or section thirty three of township two north in range two west in the tract appropriated by the acts aforesaid for military bounties in the territory of Illinois to have and to hold the said 1quarter section of land with the apparentness thereof unto the said Richard Hill and to his heirs and assigns for ever in Testimony whereof I have covered these letters to be made Patent and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the City of Washington this Seventh day of December in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the Forty-Third.*
BY THE PRESIDENT: JAMES MONROE
Josiah Mergs, Commissioner of the General Land Office Recorded Vol 31, page 317.
General Land Office
23 May 1842
I, John M. Moore, acting commissioner of the General Land Office do hereby certify that the within is a true copy from the record of the patent in this office. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and covered the seal of this office to be affixed at the city of Washington on the day and year above written
SEAL JNO M. MOORE

Birth	1776	Virginia
Last Will & Testament	5 Mar 1841	Filed March Court, Campbell County, Kentucky - Campbell, Kentucky, United States
Death	Bef 15 Apr 1842
Marriage		Living
Military		War of 1812, Holden's Company, 17th Regt of Infantry

Spouse	Living
Child	LAVINA Hill (1797 - 1872)