Jonathan J. Smith

Jonathan J. Smith
Born (1844-01-13)January 13, 1844
Harvard, Illinois
Died December 19, 1916(1916-12-19) (aged 72)
Nationality American
Occupation Newspaper editor, Politician

Jonathan J. Smith (January 13, 1844 December 19, 1916) was an American businessman, newspaper editor, and politician.

Born in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois, Smith served in the 65th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. He then lived on a farm in Butler County, Iowa. In 1878, Smith moved to Barron, Wisconsin. He was one the editors of the Barron Republican newspaper and owned a general store. He served as town treasurer, city treasurer, and mayor of Barron, Wisconsin. From 1895 to 1899, Smith served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. Smith died in Barron, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1897,' Biographical Sketch of Jonathan J. Smith, pg. 670
  2. 'Jonathan J. Smith-obituary,' Barron County Shield, January 4, 1917

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