James Monroe Pendleton (January 10, 1822 – February 16, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.

Born in Pendleton Hill[1] in North Stonington, Connecticut, Pendleton attended school in North Stonington and Suffield, Connecticut.

He moved to Westerly, Rhode Island, and engaged in mercantile pursuits and later in the insurance business and banking.

He served as chairman of the State board of charities and corrections 1884-1889.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress