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Re: Benjamin F. Simpson bushwhacked in Cass count.

I ordered an inter-library loan of Glenn's History of Cass County. I thought I might have an extract of the part on Judge Burton Litton McFerrin and the Rev Samuel G Porter, but I can't find it. I had not read what he says about Benton McFerrin, but I think he is mistaken.

Jackson Benton McFerrin was the son of Nancy Orr and Judge Burton Litton McFerrin. Benton was named for Burton Litton's commanders during the Red Stick War (War of 1812): Andrew Jackson and Thomas Hart Benton. Jackson Benton was married to Elizabeth Porter, daughter of Jane Laughlin and the Rev Samuel G Porter.

Family members have told be that Constable Brown was killed the same day. They suspect that he was trying to get to Benton's home to warn him. Benton was sick in bed. A man who Elizabeth knew came by, and he sat and visited with her awhile. After he left, men wth masks broke into the home, shot Benton, then drug him outside and hung him by his feet.

Benton's son, Samuel Burton McFerrin was off with the 9th Missouri Infantry in Arkansas. I believe that both Jackson Benton and Samuel Burton first served in the 8th Battalion Missouri Infantry. I was once told that this unit fought at Lone Jack, but I have not been able to confirm that. I think I heard it from an SCV leader in Missouri.

I have been told by family members that after Samuel Burton came home he was once in town with a friend. He saw a person he knew, and told the friend "That is the man who killed my father."

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