James Dawson (June 5, 1823 – November 3, 1886) was an Ontario political figure.

He represented Kent in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1871 to 1874.

At the time of his death he had been serving as postmaster for Sarnia.

[1] He was buried at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Cemetery in Lambton County.

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