James Macgregor (1 August 1808 – 5 September 1858) was a British banker, railway chairman and politician.
(sometimes spelled Mac Gregor or M'Gregor) was born in Liverpool, England on 1 August 1808,[1] the son of Alexander Macgregor, Esq.
[3] In September 1845 Macgregor was elected chairman and managing director of South Eastern Railway.
After nine challenging years dealing with the line's expansion and acrimonious relations with other railways, Macgregor resigned in 1854.
[6] James Macgregor was firstly married on 3 November 1829[7] at St Marylebone Parish Church[2] to Jane Small, eldest daughter of London merchant, Robert Small, Esq.