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SMITH, James Youngs, governor of Rhode Island, born in Groton. Conn., 15 September, 1809; died in Providence, Rhode Island, 26 March, 1876. He removed to Providence in 1826, engaged in the lumber business, and in l838 in the manufacture of cotton goods in Willimantic, Connecticut, and Woonsocket, Rhode Island, acquiring a fortune, He served several terms in the Rhode Island legislature, was mayor of Providence in 1855-'7, and governor of Rhode Island in 1863-'5. During his service he efficiently supported the National cause, and largely contributed to it with his private fortune. He controlled extensive manufacturing enterprises, and occupied many posts of trust in bonding and other corporations. He was a Republican from the organization of that party.
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