James Mountain (1771 – September 23, 1813) was a prominent lawyer, educator and academic administrator in Western Pennsylvania during the early 19th century. He was Master of Pittsburgh Academy (now University of Pittsburgh) from 1803 to 1807. He was also among the earliest instructors and leaders of Canonsburg Academy (later Jefferson College and now Washington & Jefferson College). References Washington & Jefferson College faculty Chancellors of the University of Pittsburgh 1771 births Date of birth missing 1813 deaths Pennsylvania lawyers People from Washington County, Pennsylvania Lawyers from Pittsburgh Burials at Allegheny Cemetery 19th-century American lawyers