John Jay Good (July 12, 1827 – September 17, 1882) was a Texan judge, soldier, and mayor of the city of Dallas.

There he settled and became involved with the interests of the community, including the plans of John H. Reagan to support navigation of the Trinity River.

[2] At the beginning of the Civil War, he formed a local militia group and later joined Capt.

After the war, he was elected a judge for the 16th Judicial District, but was removed by Phil Sheridan.

[1][3] He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Knights Templar, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.