James Charles Wilson (24 August 1816 – 7 February 1861) was an early settler of Texas and later a state legislator. Wilson was born in Yorkshire, England, on August 21, 1818. He immigrated to the Republic of Texas in 1836. In 1842 he joined in the ill-fated Somervell Expedition. Captured while serving with the company, he managed to escape on 30 July 1843. In addition to his legal career, Wilson also served as a Methodist minister. He died in Gonzales on 7 February 1861. Wilson was originally buried in Askey Cemetery near Gonzales but later was moved to the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.