Alley, B. F. and Munro-Fraser, J. P. "History of Clarke County, Washington Territory : compiled from the most authentic sources ; also biographical sketches of its pioneers and prominent citizens." Portland, Or. : Washington Publishing Co., 1885. HON. J. F. SMITH - Was born in Germany, April 27, 1828, and came to the United States in 1844. In 1847 he enlisted in the Second Pennsylvania Infantry and took part in the Mexican war, and having obtained his discharge joined the regular army. In 1852 he came with the Fourth Infantry in the Pacific Coast, and his time expired in 1853 he came to Vancouver and there has since resided. Judge Smith was elected to the Legislature in 1858, 1864 and 1873. Was City Recorder from 1862 to 1874 and is now Justice of the Peace. During the Indian troubles of 1855-56 he was a Lieutenant in the Clarke County Rangers which did good service. Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.