James Hugh Jessiman (July 21, 1912 – June 7, 1989) was a Canadian politician, who represented Fort William in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1967 to 1975 as a Progressive Conservative member.
Jessiman left an impressive legacy of community service, including the historical restoration of Old Fort William and construction of the Big Thunder National Ski Training Centre.
Jessiman served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1939 to 1945 and after the war established a successful auto dealership in Fort William.
He was responsible for the setting aside of land for the Chapples recreation area, as well as implementing a tree-planting policy for the city's boulevards.
[2] He left his wife Margaret, one son William and two daughters Valerie and Diane.