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:
“As there is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by those who hear it, so reasonable arguments, challenges to magnanimity, and appeals to sympathy or justice, are folly when we are dealing with human crocodiles and boa-constrictors.”
—William James (1843–1916)
“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)