This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Donnawickman17 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1002.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The will is a very interesting document.At one time he must have had a falling out with one of his daughters.He was going to leave her share of the estate to her daughter.They must have made amends because he added a codicil later and changed it where she got her share.From what it says in the will I think their son Francis was mildly retarded.I do have the names of the other children,I will send them to you as soon as I get the chance.I can scan the will and try to send it.I'll have to dig out my files.The only picture I have is of William Helmer and his wife Catherine,he was a scarey looking person.My email address is [email protected] Where in Michigan are you? I'm in the UP Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.