Dr. William Keil, the Founder of the Aurora Colony has a very interesting life story and wouldn't have made it to Oregon from Missouri had it not been for the body of his son, Willie Keil, that he put in a lead lined coffin and covered with Golden Rule Whiskey. You can read the whole story at the following URL: http://www.thehistorynet.com/WildWest/articles/08963_cover.htm Dr. William Keil founded the Bethel, Missouri Colony, he continued to govern the Bethel Colony from Oregon. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com