Meyer · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Meyer in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named Meyer registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in DeWitt County and reported Virginia as his birthplace, reaching Texas about 1846.
- 1
- Freedmen
- 1
- Counties
- Virginia
- Largest birthplace
- 1846
- Earliest arrival
- 1840s
- Fullest decade
Where the Meyers registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| DeWitt County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Meyers were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | 100% |
When the Meyers reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1840s | 1 |
Variations of Meyer
- Meyers 6
Every Meyer in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fafayette Meyer | DeWitt County | Virginia | 1846 |
Meyer genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Meyer in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. DeWitt 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 Meyers as well.
Where did the Meyers in Texas come from?
They reported Virginia (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 Meyer?
DeWitt 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 Meyer appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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