James Paton

• James Paton , Bishop of Dunkeld, Scotland
• James Paton of Hobart, Australia
• James Paton , Scottish
• James Paton , Scottish-born seaman who sailed to the Antarctic
• James Paton , Scottish-born merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island
• James Paton , Canadian sport shooter
• James Alexander Paton, newspaper owner and politician in British Columbia