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London in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 5 freedmen
5 freedmen named London registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. Most registered in Brazoria County (1), Colorado County (1) and Erath County (1). The birthplaces they reported most often were Kentucky, Louisiana and South Carolina. The earliest of them reached Texas about 1842.
- 5
- Freedmen
- 5
- Counties
- Kentucky
- Largest birthplace
- 1842
- Earliest arrival
- 1860s
- Fullest decade
Where the Londons registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Brazoria County | 1 | 20% |
| Colorado County | 1 | 20% |
| Erath County | 1 | 20% |
| Falls County | 1 | 20% |
| Hopkins County | 1 | 20% |
Where the Londons were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 1 | 25% |
| Louisiana | 1 | 25% |
| South Carolina | 1 | 25% |
| Tennessee | 1 | 25% |
When the Londons reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1840s | 1 |
| 1850s | 1 |
| 1860s | 2 |
Every London in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander London | Colorado County | South Carolina | 1863 |
| Edward London | Erath County | Kentucky | 1859 |
| George London | Falls County | ||
| John London | Hopkins County | Tennessee | 1863 |
| William London | Brazoria County | Louisiana | 1842 |
London genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named London in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Brazoria County holds 1 of the 5, Colorado 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 try the sound of the name as well as its letters.
Where did the Londons in Texas come from?
They reported Kentucky (1), Louisiana (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 London?
Brazoria County (1), Colorado County (1), Erath County (1). In all, 5 registered across 5 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 London appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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