James Thacker Milliken (August 20, 1882 – October 12, 1952) was an American politician, and businessman.

Milliken also graduated from Olivet College in 1906 and from Yale University in 1908.

Milliken also became involved in the Acemeline Manufacturing Company.

Milliken then went on to serve as mayor of Traverse City from 1922 to 1928 as a Republican.

Milliken died from a heart attack at his home in Traverse City, Michigan.