On Oct. 22, 1864, after Confederates forced a crossing of the Big Blue to the east, 300 men of the 2nd Kas. Militia were north of the Thos. Mockbee farmhouse, where they formed a line facing north. Jackman's Brigade, with Gordon's Regiment of Shelby's Div., made several mounted charges and finally overran the Union position. Union losses were 30 killed, 50 wounded, and 102 captured, including a 24-pound howitzer, and Jackman also lost heavily in the fight.
