James Robert Wilshire (29 July 1809 – 30 August 1860)[1] was an Australian politician.

[7] Wilshire was a political supporter of John Dunmore Lang and a strident opponent of the reintroduction of transportation.

In January 1855, prior to the establishment of responsible self-government, Wilshire was returned to the semi-elected Legislative Council for City of Sydney.

[2] He represented the electorate of Sydney City in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 13 March 1856 to 19 December 1857.

Following his defeat he accepted a five-year appointment to the Legislative Council which he retained until his death.