Support

Have a question, found a bug, or need help? Here's how to reach us.

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For general inquiries, data questions, bug reports, or partnership opportunities, reach out by email.

support@texasfreedmen.com
Frequently Asked Questions

What data does this project use?

The project visualizes data from the Freedmen's voter registration records of 1867–1869, covering approximately 48,000 individuals across 42 county sheets in Texas.

How can I search for a specific person?

Use our Search Records page to look up individuals by name with fuzzy matching that handles historical spelling variants. You can also filter by county, origin state, or year of arrival.

Can I use this data for my own research?

Yes. The underlying historical data is part of the public record. We ask that you cite the Texas Freedmen Project when using data or visualizations from this website in your work.

I found an error in the data. How do I report it?

Please email us at support@texasfreedmen.com with details about the record and the correction needed. We appreciate your help in improving the dataset.

Texas Freedmen Project

Visualizing the forced migration of enslaved people into Texas, reconstructed from voter registration records of 1867–1869.

About the Data

Data sourced from the Freedmen's voter registration records (1867–1869), covering approximately 48,000 individuals across 42 county sheets.

Texas Freedmen Project