Jonathan J. Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jonathan J. Smith

American businessman, newspaper editor, and politician

Date of Birth: 13-Jan-1844

Place of Birth: Harvard, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 19-Dec-1916

Profession: businessperson, politician, contributing editor, editor, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

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.