James Milton Riggs (April 17, 1839 – November 18, 1933) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, United States.

He was admitted to the bar December 28, 1867, and commenced practice in Winchester, Illinois.

Secretary of the Winchester School Board 1868-1884 and served as president 1889-1892.

He served as president of the Illinois State Bar Association in 1891.

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