James Branch

James Branch (27 February 1845 – 16 November 1918), was a British boot manufacturer and Liberal politician.

Branch was born in Bethnal Green in the East End of London, where he established a boot factory. He was a justice of the peace for the County of London, and well known for his philanthropic work in the East End and as a prominent member of the Congregational Church. He attempted to regain the seat at the next election in December of the same year, but failed to be elected.