Earlier in this thread the name C.C. Choate was mentioned as well as "serving with the colors" not exactly sure what that means, but I happened across a death certificate for one C.C. Choate labeled "negro" and wondering if that document could be of help to anyone. I also went ahead and created an online memorial page for him on findagrave.com
the link is here. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Ch...;

you can view the death certificate on that page.

odielion