dgvc63, Vernon Miller's grandfather was a cousin to Clell and Ed Miller both men were members to the James-Younger gang. Vernon's father moved to the Dakato's where I believe Vernon was born. Frank Nash associations can be traced all the way to Henry Starr who was the son of Myra Maybelle Starr and Thomas (Cole) Younger out of wedlock. Floyd associations can be traced back to Henry Starr as well, but he was not one of the shooter. That was what I mean with the ironic twist, Vernon killed Nash.

Your right, Chicago asked for a favor from Kansas City and KC hired Vernon on short notice. After that I believe Miller hooked up with a mobster in New Jersey for awhile till his death in Michigan by the purple gang.