This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Backus Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ic.2ADI/1042.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for all the info. The will and codicil certainly makes interesting reading. Makes one wonder what happened within this family for so many children to be disinherited. Do you mind if I contact you directly at your e-mail address? I'd like to get all of James' children and siblings sorted out. And I'd be glad to share with you what I have on Augustus. Not too long ago I learned that he died during the Civil War and I have a copy of his widow's pension application. Again, thanks for all your help. Augustus is my 3rd great grandfather and he's been a brick wall for years. It's great to finally be breaking through. Darleen