His relatives were surprised at his will , which did not mention most of his holdings and was not what they expected from such a businessman .
Believed to have been wealthy at his death , Pilcher owned real estate and more than 150 slaves .
Pilcher 's relatives were surprised at his will , which did not mention most of his holdings and was not what they expected from such a businessman .
Believed to have been wealthy at his death , Pilcher owned real estate and more than 150 slaves .