He married Elizabeth Schenck . Elizabeth Schenck was born at Holmes, Ohio 1821 daughter of Daniel Schenck and Elizabeth .
They were the parents of 8
children:
Daniel Helms
born 1843.
Sarah Helms
born 1844.
Samuel Helms
born 1844.
Margaret Helms
born 1849.
John Helms
born 1851.
Jacob Helms
born 1853.
Joe Helms
born 1855.
James Helms
born 1858.
Jacob Helms died at Clinton, Missouri .
Elizabeth Schenck died at Missouri .