James Montgomery Richardson (July 1, 1858 – February 9, 1925) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Born in Mobile, Alabama, Richardson moved to Glasgow, Kentucky, in early youth and resided with his uncle.

He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1896.

He served as prison commissioner from 1900 to 1905, when he resigned, having been elected to Congress.

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