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Johnson County, Texas
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Johnson County, Texas Facts

When was Johnson County, TX Created?
Allen County was created on February 13, 1854 from McLennan County.

What is the County Seat of Johnson County, TX?
The County Seat is located in Cleburne also, the county government website is www.johnsoncountytx.org/.

What counties are adjacent to Johnson County, TX?
Bordering Counties are Tarrant CountyEllis CountyHill CountyBosque CountySomervell CountyHood CountyParker County.

Johnson County, TX Census Records


What Johnson County, TX census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Johnson County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Johnson Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Johnson Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Johnson Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1860.

Another census resource is the Texas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index from 1820-1890. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Texas Census Records Research Guide.

Johnson County, TX Courthouse and Government Records

Johnson County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Johnson County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Johnson County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Texas Courthouse Records Research Guide.

Johnson County, TX Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Johnson County, TX?
A list of Johnson County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Texas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Johnson County, TX Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Johnson County, TX?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Johnson County.

Johnson Co. TX Books,Newspapers & Publications

Johnson Co. TX Cemeteries & Church Records

Johnson Co. TX Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Johnson Co. TX General and History Websites

Johnson Co. TX Immigration & Naturalization

Johnson Co. TX Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Johnson Co. TX Military Records