Farley · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Farley in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 4 freedmen
4 freedmen named Farley registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. Most registered in Brazos County (1), Colorado County (1) and Harrison County (1). The birthplaces they reported most often were Mississippi and North Carolina. The earliest of them reached Texas about 1852.
- 4
- Freedmen
- 4
- Counties
- Mississippi
- Largest birthplace
- 1852
- Earliest arrival
- 1850s
- Fullest decade
Where the Farleys registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos County | 1 | 25% |
| Colorado County | 1 | 25% |
| Harrison County | 1 | 25% |
| Parker County | 1 | 25% |
Where the Farleys were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 2 | 67% |
| North Carolina | 1 | 33% |
When the Farleys reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1850s | 3 |
| 1860s | 1 |
Every Farley in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Farley | Brazos County | 1852 | |
| Ephram Farley | Parker County | North Carolina | 1855 |
| Jack Farley | Harrison County | Mississippi | 1852 |
| John Farley | Colorado County | Mississippi | 1863 |
Farley genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Farley in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Brazos County holds 1 of the 4, Colorado County 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 try the sound of the name as well as its letters.
Where did the Farleys in Texas come from?
They reported Mississippi (2) and North 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 Farley?
Brazos County (1), Colorado County (1), Harrison County (1). In all, 4 registered across 4 Texas counties 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 Farley appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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