James Willis Nesmith was an American politician and lawyer from Oregon. Born in New Brunswick to American parents, he grew up in New Hampshire and Maine. Wikipedia
Born: July 23, 1820, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: June 17, 1885 (age 64 years), Rickreall, OR
Nationality: American and Canadian
Grandchild: Lewis A. McArthur
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Representative (1873–1875) and Senator, OR (1861–1867)