His character was quite as noble as that of his brother, and he had done all he could in person and with his wealth to insure the success of the Southern cause.
His son Cornelius followed the lead of his father, and was faithful to the teachings given him in his southern home.

He had enlisted as a soldier; but when it was found that he could be more serviceable to the Confederacy in certain irregular enterprizes, he was detached for this service.

He had been engaged in an attempt to capture the Bellevite in connection with older and more skilful persons.

The plan had failed, Corny had been severely wounded, and while on parole had lived at Bonnydale.

From there he had been sent to a military prison, and had been exchanged.