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Smith, J. M.

House 1895-96 (District 54)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Cook, Lake, St. Louis

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1853 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Warren, Pennsylvania
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Duluth
Occupation (when first elected): Insurance Business/Former Wheat Commission Business/Former Farmer

EDUCATION

Warren Public Schools, Pennsylvania; At Least Elementary School;
Tidiuate Public Schools, Pennsylvania; At Least Elementary School;
Business School; Postsecondary; Business Course

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He moved to Casselton, North Dakota in 1878. He came to Duluth, Minnesota in 1882.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

29th Legislative Session (1895-1896)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 54
Elected: 11/6/1894
Residence: Duluth
Term of Office: 1/8/1895 to 1/4/1897
Counties Represented: Cook, Lake, St. Louis
Occupation: Insurance Business/Former Wheat Commission Business/Former Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Forestry and Fire Protection
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Incorporations Other Than Municipal
  • Insurance
  • Prison Labor
  • Railroads
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