James P. Timilty (March 28, 1865 – July 6, 1921) was an American politician. Timilty was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to the Boston public schools. He worked for the Boston City Paving Department and was a foreman. Timilty lived in Roxbury. In 1908 and 1909, Timilty served on the Boston Board of Aldermen and was a Democrat. He served in the Massachusetts Senate from 1910 to 1916. Timilty died at his summer home in Sharon, Massachusetts after being in poor health for several years. See also 1913 Massachusetts legislature 1915 Massachusetts legislature 1916 Massachusetts legislature 1917 Massachusetts legislature Notes 1865 births 1921 deaths Politicians from Boston Boston Board of Aldermen members Democratic Party Massachusetts state senators Timilty family