Jameson · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Jameson in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 4 freedmen
4 freedmen named Jameson registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. Most registered in Brazos County (1), Davis County (1) and Kaufman County (1). The birthplaces they reported most often were Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. The earliest of them reached Texas about 1849.
- 4
- Freedmen
- 4
- Counties
- Alabama
- Largest birthplace
- 1849
- Earliest arrival
- 1850s
- Fullest decade
Where the Jamesons registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos County | 1 | 25% |
| Davis County | 1 | 25% |
| Kaufman County | 1 | 25% |
| Walker County | 1 | 25% |
Where the Jamesons were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | 33% |
| Georgia | 1 | 33% |
| South Carolina | 1 | 33% |
When the Jamesons reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1840s | 1 |
| 1850s | 2 |
| 1860s | 1 |
Variations of Jameson
- James 102
Every Jameson in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Jameson | Walker County | Alabama | 1850 |
| Harry Jameson | Davis County | Georgia | 1856 |
| John Jameson | Brazos County | 1849 | |
| Robert Jameson | Kaufman County | South Carolina | 1862 |
Jameson genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Jameson in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Brazos County holds 1 of the 4, Davis 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 look under James as well.
Where did the Jamesons in Texas come from?
They reported Alabama (1), Georgia (1) and 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 Jameson?
Brazos County (1), Davis County (1), Kaufman 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 Jameson appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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