James Preston may refer to: James H. Preston (1860–1938), mayor of Baltimore James Moore Preston (1873–1962), American painter and illustrator James Patton Preston (1774–1843), U.S. political figure James Preston (cricketer) (1792–1842), English cricketer James B. Preston (1926–2004), American neurophysiologist See also Jimmy Preston (1913–1984), R&B bandleader