Jess Smith
Jess Smith | |
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| Born | October 19, 1872 |
| Died | May 30, 1923 (aged 50) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Burial place | Washington Cemetery (Washington Court House, Ohio) |
| Other names | Jesse W. Smith; Judge |
| Known for | Ohio Gang |
Jesse W. Smith (October 10, 1872—May 30, 1923) was a member of President Warren G. Harding's Ohio Gang. He was born and raised in Washington Court House, Ohio, where he became a friend of Harry M. Daugherty. There, Daugherty helped him to become the successful owner of a department store. Smith became Daugherty's gofer during the 1920 campaign. There was always a question about the nature of the relationship between Daugherty and Smith.