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Thomas Jesse Johnson 1880–1955

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 4 independent trees

Born 24 May 1880 · Buda, Hays, Texas, USA
Died 27 Jan 1955 · Johnson City, Blanco, Texas, USA
Father Samuel E Johnson
Mother Eliza Bunton (1849–1917)
Siblings Ava Johnson, Frank Barnett Johnson, George Desha Johnson, Kate Johnson, Lucy Johnson, Mary Elizabeth Johnson, Samuel Ealy Johnson, Tim Johnson
Records
1880 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1880, Thomas Jesse Johnson entered the world in Buda, Hays, Texas, USA, born to samuel e johnson and eliza jane bunton. Thomas Jesse Johnson passed away in 1955 in Johnson City, Blanco, Texas, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1880
Birth of Thomas Jesse Johnson in Buda, Hays, Texas, USA
Birth
1955
Death of Thomas Jesse Johnson in Johnson City, Blanco, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Bacons Castle, Surry, Virginia (1608) to Buda, Hays, Texas, USA (1880) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Johnson (1880–1955) was born in Buda, Hays, Texas, USA and died in Johnson City, Blanco, Texas, USA. 4 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, 4 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 8 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.

Related Records

Samuel E Johnson
Father
Eliza Bunton
1849–1917 · Mother
Thomas Johnson in the US Census
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Thomas Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Jesse Johnson PTP
1880–1955
Buda, Hays, Texas, USA
Parents
Unknown
Eliza Jane Bunton PTP
1849–1917
Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Robert Holmes Bunton PTP
1818–1895
Sumner, Tennessee, USA
Unknown

Thomas Johnson's Descendants

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Thomas Jesse Johnson PTP 1880–1955