James Backwell Praed

James Backwell Praed (30 May 1779 – 13 January 1837) was a British politician.

Praed lived at Tyringham in Buckinghamshire. In 1807, he served as High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire.

At the 1835 UK general election, Praed stood in Buckinghamshire for the Conservative Party. He won the seat, and died in office in early 1837.