James McCauley

James McCauley (August 23, 1809 – January 25, 1897) was an American politician and judge from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, from 1865 to 1866.

Early life James McCauley was born on August 23, 1809, at an old stone house called Lowry's on Van Bibber's Forrest near Mechanics' Valley in Cecil County, Maryland, to Elizabeth (née McCauley) and John McCauley. His mother and father were first cousins. He was the first cousin of James A. McCauley, president of Dickinson College and Methodist Episcopal minister.

In 1868, McCauley was appointed as school commissioner of the third district and served as president of the board until December 1868. In December 1868, McCauley was appointed by Governor Thomas Swann as chief judge of the Orphans' Court, replacing Levi H. Evans. He was then elected to six consecutive terms. His last term expired in November 1895.

Personal life On November 27, 1834, McCauley married Sarah Warrington Beard. They had five children, twins Elizabeth and Mary, John, Rachel and Hannah Louise. His wife died in 1846. In 1849, McCauley married Millicent K. Price of Sassafras Neck. They had three children, Helen A., James J. and Hattie S. His son John served as a first lieutenant in the Union Army during the Civil War. McCauley was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church in Leeds.

McCauley died of pneumonia on January 25, 1897, at his home near Leeds.