YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Thomas "Tom" Johnson 1820–1851

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 2 independent trees

Born 10 Aug 1820 · Henry County, Georgia
Died 20 Aug 1851 · Johnson City, Blanco, Texas, United States
Father Jesse Johnson Ancestor Of 36Th President
Mother Lucy Barnett (1798–1857)
Siblings Amanda Malvina Johnson, Andrew Jackson Jack Johnson, Ava Ann Johnson, Cicely Ann Johnson, Frances Washington Johnson, James Johnson, James Polk Johnson, Jesse Thomas Johnson, Johnathan John Leonard Dr Johnson, Lucy Ann Johnson, Malissa Johnson, Maryann Elizabeth Johnson, Nathan Barnett Johnson, Samuel Ealy Johnson Sr Ancestor Of 36Th President

Researchers connected through Thomas Johnson 1820–1851

and 1 more tree owner connected with Thomas Johnson 1820–1851

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1820, Thomas "Tom" Johnson entered the world in Henry County, Georgia, born to jesse johnson ancestor of 36th president and lucy webb barnett. Thomas "Tom" Johnson passed away in 1851 in Johnson City, Blanco, Texas, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1820
Birth of Thomas "Tom" Johnson in Henry County, Georgia
Birth
1851
Death of Thomas "Tom" Johnson in Johnson City, Blanco, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Département de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Henry County, Georgia (1820) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Johnson (1820–1851) was born in Henry County, Georgia and died in Johnson City, Blanco, Texas, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 22 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.

Thomas Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas "Tom" Johnson PTP
1820–1851
Henry County, Georgia
Parents
Unknown
Lucy Webb Barnett PTP
1798–1857
Greene County, GA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Johnson's Descendants

1.
TJ
Thomas "Tom" Johnson PTP 1820–1851