James Argyle Smith
James Argyle Smith | |
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James Argyle Smith, Brigadier General in the Confederate Army | |
| Born | July 1, 1831 Maury County, Tennessee |
| Died | December 6, 1901 (aged 70) Jackson, Mississippi |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant (USA) Brigadier General (CSA) |
| Battles / wars | Sioux Expedition |
James Argyle Smith (July 1, 1831 – December 6, 1901) was a United States Army officer, and a graduate of West Point. He is known for being a Confederate brigadier general during the Civil War, his works in the educational system in Mississippi, and in the Bureau of Indian Affairs.