I've checked some things from the Archives, but they have a lot of stuff that isn't indexed or even microfilmed yet that hasn't been checked. I don't have a photo of him, just his grave/stone.

There was someone else a couple of years ago who was researching Ferrell. I'll see if he ever could obtain anymore information. Also, there was a write-up in a Chicago newspaper a few years ago. I never did read it, but I'll see if I can find out the name and date of the newspaper.

You mentioned the MOH recipients receiving a different kind of pension. John's brother was in politics. Maybe that had something to do with him receiving one.
Ann