Robertson County, Texas · 1867 voter registration
Robertson County, Texas: freedmen, slavery and the 1867 voter registration
Slavery in Robertson County
In 1860 the census counted 2,258 enslaved people in Robertson County, 45% of everyone living there. Seven years later 1,131 freedmen registered to vote there, 61% of the county's voters. Robertson County was formed out of Milam County by 1840.
- 2,258
- Enslaved in 1860
- 45%
- Of the county in 1860
- 1,867
- Registered voters
- 1,131
- Freedmen
- 61%
- Freedmen
Help finish Robertson County. 1,131 freedmen registered here in 1867 and their records are still waiting to be added.
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Figures come from the 1867 to 1870 Texas voter registration held by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The 1860 population figures come from Population of the United States in 1860, printed by the Census Office in 1864. Race was recorded for part of the statewide register, so the freedmen count is the number identified.
Questions about the Robertson County records
How do I find African American ancestors in Robertson County, Texas?
Robertson County's entries are being added by volunteer reviewers. Search the neighbouring counties (Ellis, Freestone and Hill counties) meanwhile, and become a reviewer to help bring Robertson County online.
How many freedmen registered to vote in Robertson County in 1867?
1,131 freedmen registered in Robertson County between 1867 and 1870, 61% of the county's 1,867 registered voters.
Was slavery widespread in Robertson County, Texas?
In 1860 the census counted 2,258 enslaved people in Robertson County, 45% of everyone living there. In 1867, 61% of Robertson County's registered voters were freedmen, 1,131 of 1,867.
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Counties that share a boundary history with Robertson County: Milam County, Ellis County, Freestone County, Hill County, Leon County, Limestone County, Navarro County, Parker County, Tarrant County.
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