About John B. Smith
Lived 1811 – 1879 (aged 67). John B. Smith was an American politician, businessperson, editor and journalist.
John B. Smith was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1849 to 1850 representing the 19th district. He was a Democrat.
Born in Old Town, Massachusetts (later Maine) on September 11, 1811, he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin Territory and was in the lumber business. He was also in the railroad business and helped edited the Free Democrat newspaper. He died on January 3, 1879, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Who was John B. Smith?
American politician in Wisconsin (1811-1879)
When was John B. Smith born?
John B. Smith was born on 11 September 1811.
When did John B. Smith die?
John B. Smith died on 3 January 1879.
What was John B. Smith's occupation?
John B. Smith was a politician, businessperson, editor and journalist.
What nationality was John B. Smith?
John B. Smith was American.
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