Due to his ill health , Groome did not serve during the American Civil War .
Groome instead studied law with his father -- the wealthy and former gubernatorial candidate Colonel John Groome -- and was admitted to the bar in 1861 .
Due to Groome 's ill health , Groome did not serve during the American Civil War .
Groome instead studied law with his father -- the wealthy and former gubernatorial candidate Colonel John Groome -- and was admitted to the bar in 1861 .