Background
Smiser, James A. was born on February 22, 1862 in Helena, Arkansas, United States. Son of James and Charlotte Page (Booker) Smiser.
Smiser, James A. was born on February 22, 1862 in Helena, Arkansas, United States. Son of James and Charlotte Page (Booker) Smiser.
Student Southwestern Presbyterian University, Clarksville, Tennessee. Bachelor of Laws, Vanderbilt University, 1885.
Admitted to Tennessee bar, 1885, and practiced at Columbia. County attorney, Maury Company, Tennessee, 1890-1898. City attorney, Columbia, 1898-1905.
Chairman Democratic Committee for Maury Company, most of time for 10 years.
United State Attorneys, 1st Division, Alaska, January 20, 1915-August 31, 1921. Engaged in practice of law at Columbia.
Odd Fellow, Knights of Pythias.
Married Mary G. Williamson, June 6, 1900.