James Redford (politician)

James Redford (September 18, 1821 – December 18, 1908) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Perth North in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872.

Redford was born in Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Scotland in 1821, to a father who was also named James Redford. The younger Redford was educated there and went to Canada West in 1842. He was a schoolteacher for a time, and was later a banker, lumber merchant, manufacturer, and land speculator in Stratford and Mitchell. In 1851, Redford married Elizabeth Gouray. He served as superintendent of schools in Perth County and a member of the Stratford town council. He was a director of the Royal Canadian Bank and also served as captain in the local militia. Redford moved to Austin, Texas around 1876 and died there at the age of 87.