James Machir
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1797 – March 3, 1799
Preceded by	George Jackson
Succeeded by	George Jackson
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office 1818–1821
In office 1811–1813
In office 1793–1796
Personal details
Born	1764 (1764) Scotland
Died	June 25, 1827(1827-06-25) (aged 62–63)
Political party	Federalist

James Machir (1764 – June 25, 1827) was a United States representative from Virginia. Machir was member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1793 to 1796. He was elected as a Federalist to the Fifth Congress, having won 45.44% of the vote and defeating fellow Federalist Thomas Wilson and Democratic-Republicans John Mitchell and George Jackson and served from March 4, 1797, to March 3, 1799. He again served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1811 to 1813 and from 1818 to 1821. Machir died on June 25, 1827.

References

• United States Congress. "James Machir (id: M000013)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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