Smith, John D. "J.D."
House 1866 (District 7)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Dakota
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/13/1815
Birth Place:
, New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
4/25/1878
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.D.
City of Residence (when first elected):
West Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Widower; Cornelia
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1854.
He was murdered while driving a wagon load of wood to sell in St. Paul.
Elected: 11/7/1865
Residence: West Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/2/1866 to 1/7/1867
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Agriculture and Manufactures
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Engrossment
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Federal Relations
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Joint University and University Lands Special
Articles & Books About
"It Was Murder: A Coroner's Jury Sustains the 'Globe' Theory." The St. Paul Daily Globe, April 25, 1878, p. 4.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.