Prior to the Civil War it was illegal for Free People of Color (African Americans who were NOT slaves) to be in Texas. While not Person of Color who was in Texas will ever be identified, this website attempts to do just that.
Please click on the following link to visit the Free Persons of Color of Texas website:
Objective of the Free Person of Texas Project
Free People of Color in Texas Prior to the Civil War
Free People of Color In the United States Prior to the Civil War with birthplaces of Texas