CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY: HARVEY J. McKAY - Smith County, TX

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson, p. 99 
HARVEY J. McKAY

Harvey J. McKay, son of Joseph L. and Margaret C. McKay, was born 
November 9, 1838, in Maury county, Tennessee, and removed with his 
parents to Texas in 1839.  He enlisted in Co. K, Third Texas Cavalry, 
afterward a part of Ross' Texas Brigade, in June, 1861.  He was in the 
battles of Oak Hill, Mo., Elk Horn Tavern, Ark., crossed the Mississippi 
and was in the battles of Farmington, Iuka, Corinth, Thompson's 
Station and other fights, when he was detached and the remainder of the 
war did provost duty for the division of Gen. Wm. H. Jackson.  He was a 
fine soldier and performed the duties of his military life with 
promptness and fidelity, never shrinking from any duty imposed upon him. 
He was paroled at Jackson, Miss., at the close of the war and returned 
to Texas.  On the 11th day of April, 1865, he was married to Miss Martha 
E. Douglas in Henderson county, Tenn., returning with his bride to Texas.  
He is a prominent farmer and a leading citizen of his county.  
Postoffice, Overton, Texas.