Righten · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Righten in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named Righten registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in Shelby County and reported North Carolina as his birthplace, reaching Texas about 1857.
- 1
- Freedmen
- 1
- Counties
- North Carolina
- Largest birthplace
- 1857
- Earliest arrival
- 1850s
- Fullest decade
Where the Rightens registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Rightens were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | 100% |
When the Rightens reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1850s | 1 |
Variations of Righten
- Right 5
Every Righten in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Righten | Shelby County | North Carolina | 1857 |
Righten genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Righten in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Shelby 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 Right as well.
Where did the Rightens in Texas come from?
They reported North 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 Righten?
Shelby 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 Righten appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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