Griffis · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Griffis in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named Griffis registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in Lamar County and reported North Carolina as his birthplace, reaching Texas about 1860.
- 1
- Freedmen
- 1
- Counties
- North Carolina
- Largest birthplace
- 1860
- Earliest arrival
- 1860s
- Fullest decade
Where the Griffises registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Griffises were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | 100% |
When the Griffises reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1860s | 1 |
Variations of Griffis
- Griffin 65
Every Griffis in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Griffis | Lamar County | North Carolina | 1860 |
Griffis genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Griffis in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Lamar 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 Griffin as well.
Where did the Griffises in Texas come from?
They reported 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 Griffis?
Lamar 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 Griffis appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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