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:
“The worst of revolutions is a restoration.”
—Charles James Fox (1749–1806)
“owls in the beardusky woods”
—Earle Birney (b. 1904)