City: Byrdstown
JOHNSON, Benton McMillan, traveling salesman, minister; born Rome, Tenn., Nov. 10, 1881; Scotch-Irish descent; son of J. D. and Jennie B. (Flippen) JOHNSON; father’s occupation hotel keeper; educated Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn.; began business career as school teacher; later assistant cashier Bank of Albany, Ky.; married Mertie HIGGINBOTHAM June 8, 1902; member of Masons and I. O. O. F.; Democrat; was Second Sergeant 4th Kentucky Volunteers Spanish-American war, promoted from rank of private; member of M. E. church; built a church at Byrdstown, Tenn., out of his own funds, and dedicated same Nov. 17, 1907; his first sermon as a minister was delivered on the occasion of the dedication; has been traveling salesman for 10 years,, and is proprietor of two general stores.
