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:
“There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision, and for whom the lighting of every cigar, the drinking of every cup, the time of rising and going to bed every day, and the beginning of every bit of work, are subjects of express volitional deliberation.”
—William James (1842–1910)
“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)