James Trow (16 December 1826 – 10 September 1892) was an Ontario businessman and politician.

He was also a director for the Ontario Mutual Life Insurance Company of Waterloo.

Trow was warden for Perth County in 1871 and reeve for the township of North Easthope for 21 successive years.

Over the years, he served on several parliamentary committees dealing with the railway and printing.

His final resting place is in Stratford, Ontario, close to his riding.