James Hogun (died January 4, 1781) was one of only five Continental Army generals from North Carolina in the American Revolutionary War. Initially a major in the 7th North Carolina Regiment, Hogun advanced quickly in rank to become the commander of that unit months later in 1776. He participated in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown in 1777. The Continental Congress promoted Hogun to the rank of brigadier general in 1779, even though several congressmen and the North Carolina General Assembly wished to see Thomas Clark of North Carolina promoted instead.