Gay,

Thanks. I read parts of Allen Glenn years ago. If you have a copy handy, you might want to read about the families of Judge Burton Litton McFerrin and the Rev Samuel G Porter. Burton's son (Sam's son-in-law) was the Jackson Benton McFerrin (named for Andrew Jackson and Thomas Hart Benton) who was murdered by local men wearing masks in 1863 (if I recall correctly). His son, Samuel Burton McFerrin, was in Arkansas in the 9th MO Inf (CSA). My lateral membership in the SCV is based on Samuel Burton. He was the double cousin of my direct ancestor, Burton Maxfield Porter (they were both grandchildren of Judge Burton and Rev Samuel).

Unfortunately, while I know a lot abouth their siblings and cousins, I know less about my own direct ancestors who were living in Cass County during The War. Allen Glenn says that Samuel Burton McFerrin was a close personal friend.

Arleigh