 One year later, in 1849, Nicholas became an invalid and Caroline was left to support her family, despite the fact that she herself was not well.Two of the Hentz's children settled down in Marianna, Florida, and the couple moved to join them there in 1852.During her husband's illness, Caroline wrote at his bedside, dividing her attention among his care, the demands of the literary public, and the occasional visitors who would disturb her routine.