Griswell · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Griswell in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named Griswell registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in Cherokee County and reported South Carolina as his birthplace, reaching Texas about 1866.
- 1
- Freedmen
- 1
- Counties
- South Carolina
- Largest birthplace
- 1866
- Earliest arrival
- 1860s
- Fullest decade
Where the Griswells registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Griswells were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | 100% |
When the Griswells reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1860s | 1 |
Every Griswell in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Griswell | Cherokee County | South Carolina | 1866 |
Griswell genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Griswell in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Cherokee 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 try the sound of the name as well as its letters.
Where did the Griswells 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 Griswell?
Cherokee 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 Griswell appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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