| James M. Touchstone | |
| State Delegate: | Maryland |
| Term Start: | 1878 |
| Term End: | 1880 |
| Birth Name: | James Monroe Touchstone |
| Birth Date: | 31 October 1846 |
| Birth Place: | Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting Place: | Hopewell Cemetery |
| Spouse: | Sarah Davis |
| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Politician |
James Monroe Touchstone (October 31, 1846 – June 7, 1886) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1878 to 1880.
James Monroe Touchstone[1] was born on October 31, 1846, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to James Touchstone. His father was a blacksmith and served in the Maryland House of Delegates. At a very young age, he moved to Port Deposit, Maryland, with his family.[2] [3] He studied at common schools in Cecil County.[4]
After his father's death in 1872, Touchstone took over his father's iron works business.[2] [3] The business was renamed J. M. Touchstone & Brother.[4]
Touchstone was a Democrat. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, from 1878 to 1880.[5]
Touchstone married Sarah Davis[6] and had two children. He was a vestryman of St. James Protestant Episcopal Church.[2]
Touchstone died on June 7, 1886, at his home in Port Deposit.[2] He was buried at Hopewell Cemetery.[1]