This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Helmick, Oakwood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.vermilion/1491.1890/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There has been some paragraphs written about Eli Helmick in various history books about Vermilion County. My information shows Eli and Amanda having three children named Henry J. (probably Jefferson), John W. and Alvin. I don't have any records to back this up. I am interested in the records you have to substantiate Margaret A. and Michael as the other two children of Eli and Amanda. Margaret and Michael are names that can be traced through the Oakwood line (my line). My home is in Pilot Township on Eli Helmicks former property.