James McLachlan (American politician)

James McLachlan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded by	Marion Cannon
Succeeded by	Charles A. Barlow
Constituency	6th district
In office March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1911
Preceded by	Russell J. Waters
Succeeded by	William Stephens
Constituency	6th district (1901–03) 7th district (1903–11)
Personal details
Born	(1852-08-01)August 1, 1852 Argyllshire, Scotland
Died	November 21, 1940(1940-11-21) (aged 87–88) Los Angeles, California
Resting place	Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Political party	Republican

James McLachlan (August 1, 1852 – November 21, 1940) was an American educator and politician who served six terms as a U.S. Representative from California.