I am doing research on ancestors of mine,names are Royster,Reavis orig.from Sassafras Town,Granville,N.C. and Va. to Brockton.Ma. circa 1900.Also Sydney Kelson born Lanesboro, Berkshire ,Ma. 1829 ,Native American,African American,Listed in all census reports as Mul.or Black, however during the Civil War he served and received a pension for this service in the 27th Ma.Infantry Co. K ,which is not listed as a Black regiment.Any ideas? Need help. Have a wonderful day. Thank You