Harriss · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Harriss in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named Harriss registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in Brazoria County and reported Louisiana as his birthplace, reaching Texas about 1849.
- 1
- Freedmen
- 1
- Counties
- Louisiana
- Largest birthplace
- 1849
- Earliest arrival
- 1840s
- Fullest decade
Where the Harrisses registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Brazoria County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Harrisses were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | 100% |
When the Harrisses reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1840s | 1 |
Variations of Harriss
Every Harriss in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Harriss | Brazoria County | Louisiana | 1849 |
Harriss genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Harriss in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Brazoria 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 Harris and Harrison as well.
Where did the Harrisses in Texas come from?
They reported Louisiana (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 Harriss?
Brazoria 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 Harriss appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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