James Y. Smith | |
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 Official Rhode Island State House portrait by James Sullivan Lincoln | |
| 29th Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 26, 1863 – May 29, 1866 | |
| Lieutenant | Seth Padelford |
| Preceded by | William C. Cozzens |
| Succeeded by | Ambrose Burnside |
| 6th Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island | |
| In office June 1855 – June 1857 | |
| Preceded by | Edward P. Knowles |
| Succeeded by | William M. Rodman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Youngs Smith September 15, 1809 Groton, Connecticut, US |
| Died | March 26, 1876 (aged 66) Providence, Rhode Island, US[1] |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Emily Brown |
| Profession | Businessman |
James Youngs Smith (September 15, 1809 – March 26, 1876) was an American politician and the 29th Governor of Rhode Island (May 26, 1863 – May 29, 1866).