James Birney may refer to:
- James G. Birney (1792–1857), American presidential candidate for the Liberty Party
- James M. Birney (1817–1888), Michigan politician, son of James G. Birney
Famous quotes containing the words james and/or birney:
“It’s a complex fate, being an American, and one of the responsibilities it entails is fighting against a superstitious valuation of Europe.”
—Henry James (1843–1916)
“owls in the beardusky woods”
—Earle Birney (b. 1904)