 At his party's 1858 district convention, he was not a candidate for renomination.After completing his term, he resumed the practice of law and also engaged in business activities in Dubuque.0

In fall 1857, after Nancy's passing, he married Jane B. O'Farrell with whom he lived until Sunday, April 27, 1872 when he died.He was on his front porch, having a lively discussion with John Thompson when he suddenly fell back in his chair, threw his hands up, and exclaimed "Oh!