Smith, John D. "J.D."

Sessions Served

Other Information

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

Spouse: Widower; Cornelia
Children:

Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

He came to Minnesota in 1854.

He was murdered while driving a wagon load of wood to sell in St. Paul.

Total Days Served: 371

Session Details Convened Date: 1/2/1866

Body: House

District: 07

Elected: 11/7/1865

Residence: West Saint Paul

Term of Office: 1/2/1866 to 1/7/1867
Oath Date: 1/2/1866

Counties Represented: Dakota

Occupation: Farmer

Party: Not Available

Committees:

Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.

"It Was Murder: A Coroner's Jury Sustains the 'Globe' Theory." The St. Paul Daily Globe, April 25, 1878, p. 4.