Jess Smith

For the Scottish writer, see Jess Smith (writer). For others with a similar name, see Jesse Smith (disambiguation).
Jess Smith
Assistant to U.S. Attorney General
Harry M. Daugherty
Born(1872-10-19)October 19, 1872
Washington Court House, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMay 30, 1923(1923-05-30) (aged 50)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Burial placeWashington Cemetery (Washington Court House, Ohio)
Other namesJesse W. Smith; Judge
Known forOhio 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.[1] There, Daugherty helped him to become the successful owner of a department store. Smith became Daugherty's gofer during the 1920 campaign.[1] There was always a question about the nature of the relationship between Daugherty and Smith.

  1. ^ a b John Wesley Dean, Warren G. Harding. Macmillan, 2004. p. 142-144.