C. Johnson was born April 8, 1811, and is one of nine children of William and Mary (Britt) Johnson, who were born and married in Virginia, and came to Tennessee in 1810, locating in Wilson County. The father was an agriculturist, and died in 1841. His widow died in 1857. Our subject remained at home until fourteen years of age, and having learned the tanner's trade, he worked at the same in Williamson, Davidson and Hickman Counties until 1861, and then located where he now resides. In 1836 he married Mary Isabella White, and eight children were born to them, all of whom are dead. Their mother also died in 1870. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. His grandson, C. Allan Brown, resides with him. He is one of three surviving members of a family of five children born to George W. and Mary (Johnson) Brown, and was born in 1861. His father was a Methodist Episcopal minister for some time, but owing to throat trouble he was obliged to give up that calling and devoted his time to the practice of medicine. He died in 1881, and the mother in 1874. C. Allan entered the medical department of the Vanderbilt University, attending the sessions of 1883, 1884 and 1885. He located at his grandfather's home, near Beardstown, where he has since practiced. June 8, 1886, he wedded Bessie Houssels, the accomplished daughter of Robert Houssels, one of Perry County's most influential and prominent citizens. The Doctor and his wife are church members.