James Fingleton

James Fingleton, MLA (7 December 1876 – 13 October 1920) was an Australian politician. He served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, and he was the father of the Australian Test cricketer Jack Fingleton.

After a limited education, Fingleton gained work with the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Department, initially as a tram conductor before his promotion to tram driver. Fingleton also joined the Labor Party (ALP) and became active in the union movement, eventually becoming a union organiser.