Victoria County, Texas · 1867 voter registration
Victoria County, Texas: freedmen, slavery and the 1867 voter registration
Slavery in Victoria County
In 1860 the census counted 1,413 enslaved people in Victoria County, 34% of everyone living there. Seven years later 419 freedmen registered to vote there, 48% of the county's voters.
- 1,413
- Enslaved in 1860
- 34%
- Of the county in 1860
- 869
- Registered voters
- 419
- Freedmen
- 48%
- Freedmen
Help finish Victoria County. 419 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 Victoria County records
How do I find African American ancestors in Victoria County, Texas?
Victoria County's entries are being added by volunteer reviewers. Search the neighbouring counties (Calhoun County) meanwhile, and become a reviewer to help bring Victoria County online.
How many freedmen registered to vote in Victoria County in 1867?
419 freedmen registered in Victoria County between 1867 and 1870, 48% of the county's 869 registered voters.
Was slavery widespread in Victoria County, Texas?
In 1860 the census counted 1,413 enslaved people in Victoria County, 34% of everyone living there. In 1867, 48% of Victoria County's registered voters were freedmen, 419 of 869.
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Counties that share a boundary history with Victoria County: Calhoun County.
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