In a message dated 7/25/2005 8:01:43 A.M. Central Standard Time, sboyd@cinnabar.cc writes: Yes, I believe this W. C. Mercer (Messer) was a brother to my ggggrandfather, Franklin...was this W.C. b. 1847/48?...I know we have Childers in the Messer family I am a Childers, [before marriage] and my great great aunt married Wm. Council Mercer. I have info on W.C. & in case you might want it in your file since he IS related to you. Also have picture of their tombstone, if you'd be interested. Lowdean