ent. Governor Colbert was in no sense of a militant disposition.
An 88 year old nephew by marriage of the old governor offers this personal description of Governor Colbert. He was a one-half
blood Chickasaw Indian, of dark complexion, brown eyes, wore his hair at shoulder length and was very erect in carriage. He
was of medium height weighing around 160 pounds. In disposition, he was friendly, sympathetic and easy of approach. Although
he spoke English, he preferred the Chickasaw language.
Through the years preceding the Civil War, he had accumulated a modest fortune of which the numerous slaves which he held
constituted the major portion. The war with its consequent freedom of the slaves, practically depleted the old governor's
holdings. He passed peacefully on and into the twilight of life leaving an untarnished public record. Then came the "Callboy
of the Soul."12
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