James McConnell

• James McConnell (engineer), British engineer of the London and North Western Railway
• James McConnell (chess),, Louisiana lawyer who played chess with Morphy and other champions, see Sacrifice
• James V. McConnell, American biologist
• James McConnell (Medal of Honor), Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipient
• James E. McConnell, British book and magazine cover artist
• James Robert McConnell, Irish theoretical physicist and Roman Catholic priest
• James Rogers McConnell, World War I aviator
• James McConnell (footballer, fl. 1886–1890), English football goalkeeper
• James McConnell (footballer, born 2004), English football midfielder for Liverpool