James Tomkins (c. 1569 – 7 October 1636) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1624 and 1629.
[1] He succeeded his father in 1603, inheriting the manors of Monnington and Garnestone, a considerable domain south of Weobley.
[3] Tomkins was instrumental in restoring the franchise to the borough of Weobley in 1628, when his son William was returned.
[4] Tomkins himself was re-elected MP for Leominster in 1628 and sat until 1629 when King Charles decided to rule without parliament for eleven years.
[3] Tomkins was much esteemed as a country gentleman and noted debater in the House of Commons.