Johnson County Genealogical Society

01/01/2026

On Jan 8th, Johnson Co Genealogical Society will present a video of Amy Crowe on “Ancestry.com Features You’ve Never Used.”

We meet up for a social time from 6:00-6:30 by ordering hot dogs and root beer floats etc at the Train Depot. The meeting begins at 6:30.

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12/23/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my son! He is a wonderful son, father and husband. I hope you enjoy every minute of this day!!

12/11/2025

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Here in the JC Courthouse Museum we have numerous old photo negatives. We will be posting these here and on several other sites to see if the people in the negative can be identified. If you recognize your relative, you are welcome to drop by the Museum and pick them up. If you recognize someone but don’t want the negative, please contact Museum Administrator at dwest@johnsoncountytx.org. Donor: Shirley King

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

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Johnson County Courthouse Museum

Did you know?

In 1878, Peyton Irving established the Irving Select School for Young Ladies. The enrollment was limited to twenty-five. It had the best school equipment of any of the early schools and had the first single desks used in the city. Its curriculum included English, mental and natural philosophy, astronomy, mechanics, chemistry, botany, zoology, algebra, geometry, civil government, bookkeeping, and music. (information from “The History of Johnson County, Texas by Mollie Gallop Bradbury)

12/04/2025

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Johnson County Courthouse Museum

Did you know?

The first legal hanging in the history of Johnson County occurred on March 19, 1880 when Sam Myers was hanged for the murder of his step mother. The gallows at that time was located at the old jail yard at the corner of Anglin and Chambers Streets. Later hangings were located on the north side of Harrell Street just west of the West Buffalo Creek Bridge. A total of five legal hangings took place in Cleburne between 1880 and 1901 before executions were moved to Huntsville. All five hangings were for the act of murder.

Sam Myers Murder of Mary A. Hester Hanged 1880

John Wilkins Murder of Grince Taylor Hanged 1896

John Renfro Murder of M.M. Williams Hanged 1896

Stokes Shaw Murder of Tom Crane Hanged 1898

Henry Fugit Murder of Laura Fugit Hanged 1901

11/13/2025

Just wanted to let everyone know that Fold3 has 3 more days of free access to WWI and WW2 records

11/13/2025

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11/13/2025

November 13, 2025 Meeting Tonight
Speaking About and Demonstrating
The Rich Historical Collections at UTA
And How to Research Them
6:30 P.M.
Dillon Depot
302 North Anglin Street
Cleburne, Texas

Johnson County Genealogical Society Presents
Evan Spencer
Outreach & Instruction Archivist
From
The University of Texas at Arlington

Speaking About and Demonstrating
The Rich Historical Collections at UTA
And How to Research Them

SAVE THE DATE
November 13
6:30 P.M.
Dillon Depot
302 North Anglin Street
Cleburne, Texas

Johnson County Genealogical Society Presents
Evan Spencer
Outreach & Instruction Archivist
From
The University of Texas at Arlington

Speaking About and Demonstrating
The Rich Historical Collections at UTA
And How to Research Them

Mr. Spencer is a Public Historian who is passionate about connecting people with archives.

Send a message to learn more

11/13/2025

SAVE THE DATE
November 13
6:30 P.M.
Dillon Depot
302 North Anglin Street
Cleburne, Texas

Johnson County Genealogical Society Presents
Evan Spencer
Outreach & Instruction Archivist
From
The University of Texas at Arlington

Speaking About and Demonstrating
The Rich Historical Collections at UTA
And How to Research Them

Mr. Spencer is a Public Historian who is passionate about connecting people with archives. SAVE THE DATE
November 13
6:30 P.M.
Dillon Depot
302 North Anglin Street
Cleburne, Texas

Johnson County Genealogical Society Presents
Evan Spencer
Outreach & Instruction Archivist
From
The University of Texas at Arlington

Speaking About and Demonstrating
The Rich Historical Collections at UTA
And How to Research Them

Mr. Spencer is a Public Historian who is passionate about connecting people with archives.

Send a message to learn more

11/11/2025

DNA Sale

The MyHeritage DNA test has been upgraded to use Whole Genome Sequencing, the most comprehensive method for reading DNA available today.

01/06/2025

MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE!! Due to the reports of bad weather this Thursday, January 9th and so many of our members travel so far we are canceling the JCGS meeting. Stay home, warm and safe this week and have a Happy New Year!! See you February 13th.