James Whitfield (December 15, 1791 – June 25, 1875) 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.
Background
Whitfield was born in 1791 in Elbert County, Georgia and later moved to Columbus, Mississippi. He served in the Mississippi legislature as a Democrat representing Lowndes County, and was elected to the state senate in 1851.