James Williamson may refer to:
- James Alexander Williamson (1829–1902), Union general in the American Civil War
- James Allen Williamson (born 1951), Oklahoma state senator
- James Whitfield Williamson (1925–2008), Louisiana politician
- James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton (1842–1930), British businessman and Liberal Party politician
- James Williamson (cyclist) (1983–2010), Australian journalist and cyclist
- James Williamson (film pioneer) (1855–1933), Scottish film-pioneer
- James Williamson (historian), (1886–1964) English historian of maritime exploration
- James Williamson (musician) (born 1949), American guitarist, songwriter and record producer, guitarist with The Stooges
- James Williamson (politician) (1814–88), New Zealand politician
- J.C. Williamson (James Cassius Williamson, 1845–1913), American actor and later theatrical manager in Australia
Famous quotes containing the words james and/or williamson:
“The work of Henry James has always seemed divisible by a simple dynastic arrangement into three reigns: James I, James II, and the Old Pretender.”
—Philip Guedalla (1889–1944)
“What do you do for your living?
Are you forgiving, giving shelter?
Follow your heart; love will find you;
truth will unbind you;
Sing out a song of the soul.”
—Cris Williamson (20th century)