I have some more questions. I have done some additional research and found that Jason Niles mentioned a Harkey from Leake Co in his diary. Mr. Niles states that the cavalry stationed in Koscuisko was attacked. He references Albert Mitchell's land and Scoopa Chitta. The 1860 census record for Attala Co, shows Albert Mitchell and his family in Township 16, Range 7 East. Can anyone place this in language I can understand?
Since Daniel Harkey was killed by "Bushwhackers" close to his unit, would he have been buried at the site? What was the usual manner of burial for soldiers killed but not in battle?

Becky