James Franklin McCool (February 24, 1853 - March 2, 1919) was an American Democratic politician and jurist.

James Franklin McCool was born in Fayette County, Alabama, on February 24, 1853.

[2] He received his education at Slate Springs College in Calhoun County, Mississippi.

[2][7][3] McCool then decided to run for the office of Governor of Mississippi, but withdrew in 1899 before the convention in Jackson.

[2][3] In January 1903, McCool was appointed Chancellor of Mississippi's 6th Chancery Court district.