James Cockburn may refer to:
James Cockburn of Skirling, supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots Sir James Cockburn, 8th Baronet (1729–1804), Scottish politician Sir James Cockburn, 9th Baronet (1771–1852), Scottish soldier James Cockburn (cricketer) (1916–1990), Australian cricketer James Cockburn (Ontario politician) (1819–1883), Canadian politician in early 19th century Canada James Cockburn (Lower Canada politician) (c. 1763–1819), physician and politician in Lower Canada James Cockburn (minister) (1882–1973), Scottish clergyman and scholar James Cockburn (Royal Navy officer) (1817–1872), Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station James Pattison Cockburn (1779–1847), artist, author and military officer
See also James Coburn (disambiguation)