James Redford (politician)

James Redford (September 18, 1821 – December 18, 1908) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.

He represented Perth North in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872.

He was a schoolteacher for a time, and was later a banker, lumber merchant, manufacturer, and land speculator in Stratford and Mitchell.

[2] He served as superintendent of schools in Perth County and a member of the Stratford town council.

He was a director of the Royal Canadian Bank and also served as captain in the local militia.