Thorenton · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Thorenton in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named Thorenton registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in Bexar County and reported Virginia as his birthplace, reaching Texas about 1848.
- 1
- Freedmen
- 1
- Counties
- Virginia
- Largest birthplace
- 1848
- Earliest arrival
- 1840s
- Fullest decade
Where the Thorentons registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Thorentons were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | 100% |
When the Thorentons reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1840s | 1 |
Variations of Thorenton
- Thornton 18
Every Thorenton in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Thorenton | Bexar County | Virginia | 1848 |
Thorenton genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Thorenton in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Bexar 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 Thornton as well.
Where did the Thorentons 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 Thorenton?
Bexar 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 Thorenton appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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