Sgt.Gaus,Sir,it depends where you go in Ky.Stay nuetral in the west but be a Confederate in the Eastern Mountains along the Virginia Border.There were several black troopers with Morgan.I am working on a history of one who served in Col.Ben Caudills Regiment now.His discription is listed as fc meaning free person of colar.He may have enlisted in the 5th Kentucky in as early as 1861.He was said to have fought during the Battle of Middle Creek,Ky in 1861.Best Wishes Sir!