Arleigh..found a bit more, and something for myself in the mix..

History of Cass County, Missouri by Allen Glenn--Historical Publishing Company--1917--Topeka--Cleveland--Pg 464
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Benton McFerrin was the son of John McFerrin, who emigrated from Tennessee to Missouri about 1832, and was one of the early pioneers of western Missouri..

Benton McFerrin and B. Y. Brown were killed on the McFerrin place during the Civil War. (My Note: Bartlett Y. Brown)

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Side note: James K. McDonnell (son of James McDonnell & Victoria J. McFerrin) married Mary B. Vansandt a (distant relative of mine) found on pg 465..
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