Robinson · Texas · 1867 voter registration · page 4 of 4
Robinson in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 153 freedmen
153 freedmen named Robinson registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. Many registered in Leon County (14), Brazoria County (13) and Bexar County (11). The birthplaces they reported most often were Virginia, Alabama and Tennessee. The earliest of them reached Texas about 1836.
- 153
- Freedmen
- 43
- Counties
- Virginia
- Largest birthplace
- 1836
- Earliest arrival
- 1860s
- Fullest decade
Where the Robinsons registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Leon County | 14 | 9% |
| Brazoria County | 13 | 8% |
| Bexar County | 11 | 7% |
| McLennan County | 10 | 7% |
| Fort Bend County | 9 | 6% |
| Brazos County | 6 | 4% |
| Jackson County | 6 | 4% |
| Victoria County | 6 | 4% |
| Walker County | 6 | 4% |
| Austin County | 5 | 3% |
| Bastrop County | 5 | 3% |
| Guadalupe County | 5 | 3% |
| Matagorda County | 5 | 3% |
| Falls County | 4 | 3% |
| Freestone County | 4 | 3% |
| Anderson County | 3 | 2% |
| Dallas County | 3 | 2% |
| Lavaca County | 3 | 2% |
| Liberty County | 3 | 2% |
| Bosque County | 2 | 1% |
| Burleson County | 2 | 1% |
| DeWitt County | 2 | 1% |
| Galveston County | 2 | 1% |
| Grayson County | 2 | 1% |
| San Augustine County | 2 | 1% |
| Tyler County | 2 | 1% |
| Wharton County | 2 | 1% |
| Bell County | 1 | under 1% |
| Bowie County | 1 | under 1% |
| Caldwell County | 1 | under 1% |
| Calhoun County | 1 | under 1% |
| Collin County | 1 | under 1% |
| Colorado County | 1 | under 1% |
| Fayette County | 1 | under 1% |
| Goliad County | 1 | under 1% |
| Gonzales County | 1 | under 1% |
| Houston County | 1 | under 1% |
| Karnes County | 1 | under 1% |
| Madison County | 1 | under 1% |
| Nueces County | 1 | under 1% |
| Williamson County | 1 | under 1% |
| Wilson County | 1 | under 1% |
| Wood County | 1 | under 1% |
Where the Robinsons were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 15 | 16% |
| Alabama | 14 | 15% |
| Tennessee | 13 | 14% |
| South Carolina | 10 | 10% |
| Kentucky | 9 | 9% |
| Georgia | 8 | 8% |
| North Carolina | 7 | 7% |
| Mississippi | 6 | 6% |
| Louisiana | 5 | 5% |
| Texas | 5 | 5% |
| Florida | 1 | 1% |
| Maryland | 1 | 1% |
| Missouri | 1 | 1% |
| New York | 1 | 1% |
When the Robinsons reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1830s | 2 |
| 1840s | 25 |
| 1850s | 35 |
| 1860s | 84 |
Variations of Robinson
Every Robinson in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Robinson | Leon County | Mississippi | 1863 |
| William Robinson | Victoria County | 1866 | |
| WIlliam Robinson | Wharton County | 1866 |
Robinson genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Robinson in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Leon County holds 14 of the 153, Brazoria County 13. 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 Robison and Robins as well.
Where did the Robinsons in Texas come from?
They reported Virginia (15), Alabama (14) and Tennessee (13) as their birthplaces most often, and 5 reported Texas. These are the answers the men themselves gave a board of registrars between 1867 and 1870.
Which Texas counties had the most freedmen named Robinson?
Leon County (14), Brazoria County (13), Bexar County (11). In all, 153 registered across 43 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 Robinson appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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