The Reverend James Wilks (1719-1777) was a Manx clergyman who served as Vicar of German, Vicar of Michael, Rector of Ballaugh, and vicar-general. He was closely connected with both Bishop Wilson and Bishop Hildesley, and played a significant part in the translation and revision of the Manx Bible, translating the Book of Joshua and the Epistles. He was also the father of Colonel Mark Wilks.