James McKay (February 11, 1836 – April 20, 1916) was a farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada.
He represented Charlotte County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1875 to 1878 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Pennfield, New Brunswick, the son of Alexander McKay, an Irish immigrant.
On 26 December 1872 he married Mary Elizabeth Hawkins, who died 7 September 1873.
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