James Marshall

James Marshall (1843 – 9 October 1912) was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council.

Marshall was born in 1843 in Scotland. He was a member of the Grey County Council from its inception in 1877 until his death. He chaired the county council for the years 1889, 1900, and 1909. He was a member of the Grey Education Board for 26 years until his death, and for many years served as its chairman. He was a member of the Legislative Council from 18 April 1902 to 17 April 1909; then 17 April 1909 to 9 October 1912, when he died. He was appointed by the Liberal Government under Richard Seddon, who as a fellow West Coaster knew him well. He succeeded James Kerr, who had died on 25 August 1901. James Holmes of Hokitika, another West Coaster, received his call to the Legislative Council on the same day as Marshall. one son, and one daughter.