Patti,
Being an "Okie" are you aware that Capt. Otis G. Welch's Co E of DeMorse's 29th Texas Cavalry was formerly the 1st Co I of 1st Choctaw-Chickasaw Mounted Rifles. Jun 2,1861 to Jun1,1862. Joined 29th, Jun 1,1862 and were mustered in Jul 20,1862.
Mike