Johnson County TN Genealogy

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Johnson County Records by City/Town

Butler Genealogy (66)
Crackers Neck Genealogy (31)
Doeville Genealogy (40)
Forge Creek Genealogy (39)
Laurel Bloomery Genealogy (31)


Mountain City Genealogy (109)
Neva Genealogy (36)
Shady Valley Genealogy (34)
Shouns Genealogy (33)
Trade Genealogy (39)


Overview of Johnson County Records

  • Johnson County was created in 1836 from Carter County.
  • Copies of birth records from 1908 to 1920, marriage records from 1818 to 1970, and death records from 1908 to 1970 can be obtained from the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
  • Copies of birth records for 1921 and later, marriage records for 1970 and later, and death records for 1971 and later can be obtained from the Tennessee Vital Records Office.
  • The Johnson County Clerk has marriage records and probate records starting in 1836.
  • The Johnson County Clerk Chancery Court has divorce records and court records starting in 1836.
  • The Johnson County Registrar of Deeds has land records starting in 1836.
  • Online indexes and images of many of the above records can be found by using the links on this site.