John Nelson (alias John Brest) seeking his people, including his mother

I wish to inquire for my people who came from Bressau, Mo.; their names are Joe, Charley and Willie. Mother's name was Ellen. When last heard of her and Charley were living with a widow named Idell, Idell belonged to a Frenchman named Frayou. Made inquiry of Bressau's people. Address John Nelson, alias John Brest, Huntsville, Texas.