James Findlay (Cincinnati mayor)

James Findlay
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's first district
In office March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1833
Preceded by	James W. Gazlay
Succeeded by	Robert Todd Lytle
Personal details
Born	(1770-10-12)October 12, 1770 Mercersburg, Province of Pennsylvania, British America
Died	December 28, 1835(1835-12-28) (aged 65) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Resting place	Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Jacksonian Whig
Spouse	Jane Irwin
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	War of 1812

James Findlay (October 12, 1770 – December 28, 1835) was an American merchant, politician and veteran of the War of 1812, having served with both the state militia and the United States Army. He was based in Cincinnati, Ohio after migrating there as a young man. He was elected as mayor of Cincinnati to two non-successive terms.

For defenses in the War of 1812, he supervised construction of Fort Findlay, which was named for him. In 1824. he was elected to multiple terms in the US House of Representatives, serving from 1825 to 1833.