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George Desha Johnson 1883–1940

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have George Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 7 Jan 1883 · Buda, Hays, Texas, United States
Died 11 Mar 1940 · Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Father Samuel Johnson (1838–1915)
Mother Eliza Bunton (1849–1917)
Siblings Ava Lee Johnson, Frank Barnett Johnson, Jessie Hermine Johnson, Kate Johnson, Lucy Johnson, Mary Elizabeth Johnson, Samuel Ealy Jr Johnson, Tim Johnson

Researchers connected through George Johnson 1883–1940

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

George Desha Johnson was born in 1883 in Buda, Hays, Texas, United States, the child of samuel ealy johnson and eliza jane bunton. George Desha Johnson passed away in 1940 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1883
Birth of George Desha Johnson in Buda, Hays, Texas, United States
Birth
1940
Death of George Desha Johnson in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Johnson

This ancestor line traces from St Albans, Hertfordshire, England (1588) to Buda, Hays, Texas, United States (1883) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Johnson (1883–1940) was born in Buda, Hays, Texas, United States and died in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

George Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Desha Johnson PTP
1883–1940
Buda, Hays, Texas, United States
Parents
Samuel Ealy Johnson PTP
1838–1915
Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, United States
Eliza Jane Bunton PTP
1849–1917
Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Lucy Webb Barnett PTP
1798–1857
Elbert, Georgia, United States
Robert Holmes Bunton PTP
1818–1895
Sumner, Tennessee, USA
Unknown

George Johnson's Descendants

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GJ
George Desha Johnson PTP 1883–1940