James A. Menefee (1868 or 1869 – February 19, 1927) was an American politician who served as the first Oklahoma State Treasurer from 1907 to 1911.

James A. Menefee moved to Caddo County in Oklahoma Territory where he worked as a banker.

In 1907, he was elected the first Oklahoma State Treasurer and served until 1911.

[2] He was also the first treasurer of the Oklahoma Democratic Party.

He died on February 19, 1927, of heart disease in Oklahoma City.