James R. Reid | |
|---|---|
 James R. Reid in 1896 | |
| 2nd President of Montana State University | |
| In office 1894–1904 | |
| Preceded by | Augustus M. Ryon |
| Succeeded by | James M. Hamilton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1849 Dundas County, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | December 12, 1937 (about 88 years) Riverside, California, United States |
| Spouse | Ella Holden Reid |
| Children | Two |
| Alma mater | McGill University |
| Profession | Teacher, college president |
| Website | www.montana.edu |
James R. Reid (1849 – December 12, 1937) was a Canadian American who was a Presbyterian minister. He served as the second president of Montana State University from 1894 to 1904.