Jonathan J. Smith
American businessman, newspaper editor, and politician
About Jonathan J. Smith
Lived 1844 – 1916 (aged 72). Jonathan J. Smith was an American businessperson, editing staff, politician, editor and journalist.
Jonathan J. Smith (January 13, 1844 – December 19, 1916) was an American businessman, newspaper editor, and politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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 of 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.
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American businessman, newspaper editor, and politician
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Jonathan J. Smith was born on 13 January 1844 in Harvard.
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Jonathan J. Smith died on 19 December 1916 in Barron.
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Jonathan J. Smith was a businessperson, editing staff, politician, editor and journalist.
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