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P. M. Johnson is one of the honored “sons of the soil,” and as he was reared to this occupation by his father, he has made it his chief occupation through life. He was ushered into life in Smith County, Tenn., in 1835, and in that State his parents, D. M. and E. G. (Lee) Johnson, were also born, the former being a native of Overton County. The maternal grandfather of the subject of this sketch was a Virginian, but was one of the early pioneers of Tennessee, and in that State reared his family. P. M. Johnson attained manhood in Pope County, Ark., and notwithstanding the fact that his early opportunities were of the most meager description, he was naturally intelligent, and upon attaining manhood was well fitted to make his own way in the world. In 1854 he went to California, but returned to Pope County, Ark., four years later. After remaining here until 1859, he returned to the “Eldorado of the West’’ and was also in Nevada for some time, but in 1866 went to Montana Territory, where he continued to make his home for six years. At the end of that time he was satisfied to return to Pope County, Ark., to make his home. He was married, the year following his return, to Miss Susan M. Langford, and unto them the following children were born: E. C., Emma, A. S., E. P., M. A., M. V., L.W., E. M. and B. M. E. C., E. P. and Emma are deceased. Mr. Johnson has always been a very enthusiastic Democrat, and all his relatives agree with him in their political views. He has always been a public-spirited citizen, has always been the soul of honor, and is a patron of education and all worthy enterprises.