Townson · Texas · 1867 voter registration
Townson in the 1867 Texas voter registration: 1 freedman
1 freedman named Townson registered to vote in Texas between 1867 and 1870. He registered in Hopkins County and reported Alabama as his birthplace, reaching Texas about 1864.
- 1
- Freedmen
- 1
- Counties
- Alabama
- Largest birthplace
- 1864
- Earliest arrival
- 1860s
- Fullest decade
Where the Townsons registered
| County | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkins County | 1 | 100% |
Where the Townsons were born
| Birthplace | Freedmen | % |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | 100% |
When the Townsons reached Texas
| Decade | Freedmen |
|---|---|
| 1860s | 1 |
Variations of Townson
- Towns 6
Every Townson in the register
| Name | County | Birthplace | Reached Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rister Townson | Hopkins County | Alabama | 1864 |
Townson genealogy in Texas
How do I find an ancestor named Townson in Texas?
Start with the county: this is African American genealogy from the register itself. Hopkins 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 Towns as well.
Where did the Townsons in Texas come from?
They reported Alabama (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 Townson?
Hopkins 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 Townson appears in the register in more than one form. About Enslaved Texas.
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