Home / Business Magnates / James Cockburn James Cockburn 1819 – 1883 Business Magnates Business Magnates, Politicians Biography James Cockburn (1819–1883) was a Canadian Conservative politician, and a father of Canadian Confederation. Born February 13, 1819 in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Died August 14, 1883 in Ottawa. Interred at St. James’ Cemetery, Toronto, Canada. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Cemetery Map View larger map → Satellite overview of the cemetery grounds. Related Graves More business magnates → Frederick V of the Palatinate 1596 – 1632 Politicians Julius Asclepiodotus 201 – Burial place unknown Politicians Manuel Portela Valladares 1867 – 1952 Politicians Jean Baptiste Antoine Auget de Montyon 1733 – 1820 Politicians