James Moir Ferres

James Moir Ferres (c. 1813 – April 21, 1870) was a journalist and political figure in Upper Canada.

Ferres came to Montreal in 1833 and taught at Edward Black's school there.

As a Tory supporter, Ferres received a number of political appointments.

He opposed the Rebellion Losses Bill of 1849 and was arrested but never prosecuted following the burning of the parliament buildings at Montreal.

In 1854, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in East Missisquoi as a Conservative.