African · Texas · 1867 voter registration
African in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named African registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in Matagorda County and reported Africa as his birthplace, reaching Texas about 1835.
- 1
- Freedmen
- 1
- Counties
- Africa
- Largest birthplace
- 1835
- Earliest arrival
- 1830s
- Fullest decade
Where the Africans registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Matagorda County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Africans were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | 1 | 100% |
When the Africans reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1830s | 1 |
Variations of African
- (African) 17
Every African in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodo African | Matagorda County | Africa | 1835 |
African genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named African in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Matagorda County holds 1 of the 1. Open a name to read the original handwritten register page and the names written around it. Names were written in more than one form, so look under (African) as well.
Where did the Africans in Texas come from?
They reported Africa (1) as their birthplaces most often. These are the answers the men themselves gave a board of registrars between 1867 and 1870.
Which Texas counties had the most freedmen named African?
Matagorda County (1). In all, 1 registered across 1 Texas county between 1867 and 1870.
Sources
Figures come from the 1867 to 1870 Texas voter registration held by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Registrars wrote each name as they heard it, so African appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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