James Whitfield was an American politician. He served as the Governor of Mississippi from November 24, 1851, to January 10, 1852. He also served in both houses of the Mississippi Legislature.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, Member of the Mississippi Senate, Governor of Mississippi
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 15, 1791
- Died
- June 25, 1875
