| Jonathan J. Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1844-01-13)January 13, 1844 Harvard, Illinois |
| Died | December 19, 1916(1916-12-19) (aged 72) Barron, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Newspaper editor, Politician |
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.
Notes
- 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1897,' Biographical Sketch of Jonathan J. Smith, pg. 670
- 'Jonathan J. Smith-obituary,' Barron County Shield, January 4, 1917
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