James Rider was an American farmer and politician from New York. He served in the New York State Assembly in 1855 and in the New York State Senate from 1856 to 1857.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the State Senate of New York, member of the New York State Assembly
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 5, 1797
- Died
- April 30, 1876