James O. Law

James Owen Law
13th Mayor of Baltimore
In office
1843–1844
Preceded bySolomon Hillen
Succeeded byJacob G. Davies
Personal details
Born(1809-03-14)March 14, 1809
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 1847(1847-06-06) (aged 38)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeGreen Mount Cemetery
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyWhig
Spouse
Louisa Douglass
(m. 1836)
RelationsJacob G. Davies (cousin)
Children4
Occupation
  • Politician
  • merchant
Military service
Branch/serviceMaryland Volunteers Infantry
RankMajor
UnitFifty-third Regiment

James Owen Law (March 14, 1809 – June 6, 1847) was an American politician and merchant. He served as Mayor of Baltimore from 1843 to 1844.