Gary D. Bray,
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I'd put N.J. Chance in the "good Confederate" column.
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CHANCE, Newton Jasper Chance (1831 IL-1898) m-M. Young; 1860 Denton Co TX cen p437; Sims' 9th Cav, Co D; Darnell's 19th Cav, Johnson's Co E (Lt-Col, Tarr Co, TST) ... Of course, Capt. Alfred Johnson's Co E was better known as Johnson's Spy Co.
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From: W.B. Sims' Mounted Riflemen, Red River County, Sep 12, 1861
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We certify on Oath that the figues set opposite the names on this Roll for valuation of Horses, Horse Equipments of the men respectively at the place of enrollment according to our honest impartial judgement.
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Appraisers:....N.J. Chance
...............Wm. M. Allison
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Sworn to and subscribed before: W.C. Batte, Mustering Officer
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Date: October 8, 1861.
Station: Camp Reeves, Grayson Coutny Texas
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From: Townes’ Mounted Riflemen, Lamar County, Aug 12, 1861.
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Oct 4, 1861. We certify on oath that the figures opposite the names on this roll for valuation for horses, horse equipments & arms represent & show the true cash value of the horse and equipments of the of the men, repectively at the place of enrollment according to our honor impartial judgment.
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Appraisers: .........N.J. Chance
.....................James B. Sparks
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N.J. Chance resigned Nov 20, 1861 as TST Lt-Col. of the Tarrant County militia after his election on July 10, 1861.
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N.J. Chance is mentioned on nine pages of my book. The above two appraisal signatures represent a coveted assignment in North Texas. You'll notice that N.J. Chance was a Denton County resident when he served in these assignments.
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Patti, prochette@Juno.com
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