Forming an intimacy with Mr. Clay, they soon became close
friends, being nearly of the same age, and very like in character.
After some years' residence in Kentucky as a physician, he determined
on emigrating to Louisiana, and embarking in the business of
sugar-planting. Purchasing Belle Isle, an island off the coast of
Attakapas, he removed his family there about 1824. He was successful
in his new vocation; but not liking an island residence, where he was
twenty miles from a neighbor, he purchased a residence upon Berwick's
Bay, and a portion of Tiger Island, which was immediately opposite,
and there made a new plantation, which is now the site of Brashear
City. At this place he lies buried, by his children, all of whom, save
one daughter, are there with him.
For many years he was a member of the Legislature of the State of his
adoption, an honest and efficient one, of fine abilities, and great
will. He usually triumphed in what he undertook. His fine social
qualities attached to him many friends. His devotion to them was
unflinching, and he rather preferred to fight for these than play with
any others.
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