Burnson · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Burnson in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named Burnson registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in Tyler County and reported Mississippi as his birthplace, reaching Texas about 1862.
- 1
- Freedmen
- 1
- Counties
- Mississippi
- Largest birthplace
- 1862
- Earliest arrival
- 1860s
- Fullest decade
Where the Burnsons registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Burnsons were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 1 | 100% |
When the Burnsons reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1860s | 1 |
Variations of Burnson
- Burns 16
Every Burnson in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Burnson | Tyler County | Mississippi | 1862 |
Burnson genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Burnson in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Tyler 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 Burns as well.
Where did the Burnsons in Texas come from?
They reported Mississippi (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 Burnson?
Tyler 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 Burnson appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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