James McConnell may refer to:
James McConnell (engineer) (1815–1883), British engineer of the London and North Western Railway James McConnell (chess), (1829–1917), Louisiana lawyer who played chess with Morphy and other champions, see Sacrifice James V. McConnell (1925–1990), American biologist James McConnell (Medal of Honor) (1878–1918), Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipient James E. McConnell (1903–1995), British book and magazine cover artist James Robert McConnell (1915–1999), Irish theoretical physicist and Roman Catholic priest James Rogers McConnell (1887–1917), World War I aviator James McConnell (footballer, fl. 1886–1890), English football goalkeeper James McConnell (footballer, born 2004), English football midfielder for Liverpool
See also James McConnell Anderson (1907–1998), American artist Jim McConnell (born 1946), American politician