James Williamson (1831[1] – 19 September 1914) was a banker and politician in colonial Victoria (Australia), a member of the Victorian Legislative Council.
[2] Williamson was born in Bombie, near Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.
[2] Williamson joined the Union Bank of Australia in 1852, becoming manager of the Ballarat branch and later an inspector.
[1] In December 1882, Williamson was sworn in as member for Nelson Province in the Victorian Legislative Council.
[2] Williamson died at his residence "Helenslea", in Brighton, Victoria, on 19 September 1914.