Knighton · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Knighton in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named Knighton registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in Jasper County and reported Louisiana as his birthplace.
- 1
- Freedmen
- 1
- Counties
- Louisiana
- Largest birthplace
Where the Knightons registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Knightons were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | 100% |
Variations of Knighton
- Knight 14
Every Knighton in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Knighton | Jasper County | Louisiana |
Knighton genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Knighton in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Jasper 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 Knight as well.
Where did the Knightons 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 Knighton?
Jasper 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 Knighton appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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