Utah WarAmerican Civil War 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.

[4] General Bushrod Johnson commended Smith on his bravery at the Battle of Perryville and he was put in command of the 5th Confederate Infantry.

[4] After his performance at the Battle of Chickamauga and the praise he received from Polk, Smith was promoted to brigadier general.

[1] James Argyle Smith died on December 6, 1901, in Jackson, Mississippi and was buried at the Greenwood Cemetery there.