James Cockburn may refer to:
- James Cockburn of Skirling, supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots
- Sir James Cockburn, 8th Baronet (1729âÂÂ1804), Scottish politician
- Sir James Cockburn, 9th Baronet (1771âÂÂ1852), Scottish soldier
- James Cockburn (cricketer) (1916âÂÂ1990), Australian cricketer
- James Cockburn (Ontario politician) (1819âÂÂ1883), Canadian politician in early 19th century Canada
- James Cockburn (Lower Canada politician) (c. 1763âÂÂ1819), physician and politician in Lower Canada
- James Cockburn (minister) (1882âÂÂ1973), Scottish clergyman and scholar
- James Cockburn (Royal Navy officer) (1817âÂÂ1872), Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station
- James Pattison Cockburn (1779âÂÂ1847), artist, author and military officer
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