This is the only Frederick
Akers in the 1880
Illinois census, it might give you a place to start looking.
Census Place: Manchester, Scott,
Illinois Source: FHL Film 1254250 National Archives Film T9-0250 Page 493D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Stephen
Akers Self M M W 55 TN
Occ: Farmer Fa:
KY Mo: VA
Martha
Akers Wife F M W 43 KY
Occ: Keeping House Fa:
KY Mo:
KYEdgar
Akers Son M S W 20 IL
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: TN Mo:
KYAlbert
Akers Son M S W 16 IL
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: TN Mo:
KYMartha A. AKERS Dau F S W 14 IL
Occ: At Home Fa: TN Mo:
KYEmmie
Akers Dau F S W 12 IL
Occ: At Home Fa: TN Mo:
KYFrederic
Akers Son M S W 8 IL
Occ: At Home Fa: TN Mo:
KY