I am writing a novel (Morning Belle) based in the Civil War era, located in Tennessee. I am researching a character who really lived and found this deposition referring to him. I'd love opinions on what this term might mean "bad after women...and his half bushel being too little, or wouldn't hold." What do you think Mr. Willmore is referring to?

DEPOSITION: James M. Willmore age 67, live Jennings Creek, knew Lewis Hix, I am his son in law. I have not been identified with [?member of] this church. T. C. Quarles and I are good friends, he is of good character. Heard 20-30 years ago he was "bad after women...and his half bushel being too little, or wouldn't hold". Never talked to anyone who knew the facts..."just running". [Signed] James M. Willmore