Brightman · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Brightman in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named Brightman registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in Harrison County and reported South Carolina as his birthplace, reaching Texas about 1859.
- 1
- Freedmen
- 1
- Counties
- South Carolina
- Largest birthplace
- 1859
- Earliest arrival
- 1850s
- Fullest decade
Where the Brightmans registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Brightmans were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | 100% |
When the Brightmans reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1850s | 1 |
Variations of Brightman
- Bright 5
Every Brightman in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Brightman | Harrison County | South Carolina | 1859 |
Brightman genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Brightman in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Harrison 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 Bright as well.
Where did the Brightmans in Texas come from?
They reported South Carolina (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 Brightman?
Harrison 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 Brightman appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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