Orton · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Orton in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named Orton registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in Jasper County and reported Texas as his birthplace.
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Where the Ortons registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Ortons were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | 100% |
Every Orton in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Orton | Jasper County | Texas |
Orton genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Orton 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 try the sound of the name as well as its letters.
Where did the Ortons in Texas come from?
They reported Texas (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 Orton?
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 Orton appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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