James W. Blackburn | |
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| 47th Secretary of State of Kentucky | |
| In office May 6, 1880 – September 4, 1883 | |
| Governor | Luke P. Blackburn |
| Preceded by | Samuel B. Churchill |
| Succeeded by | James A. McKenzie |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office 1875–1879 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1841 Woodford County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 1915 (aged 74) Buffalo, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Henrietta |
| Relations | Luke P. Blackburn (brother) J. C. S. Blackburn (brother) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Edward "Ned" Blackburn Lavinia Bell |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
James W. Blackburn (April 30, 1841 – December 14, 1915) was an American politician who served as Secretary of State of Kentucky from 1880 to 1883. He also served as a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1875 to 1879. He was a member of the Democratic Party.