He and three companions , including his brother - in - law , Capt .
After the war 's end , Parsons , like many other Missouri Confederates , chose to go to Mexico rather than return to Missouri .
Parsons and three companions , including Parsons ' brother - in - law , Capt .
After the war 's end , Parsons , like many other Missouri Confederates , chose to go to Mexico rather than return to Missouri .