James Vote (Voty) Bomford (1811–1892) was a distinguished soldier in the United States military, Union Civil War officer, and retired Brigadier General. He graduated from Norwich University in 1828, was graduated from West Point in 1832, and was a Colonel in the 8th United States Infantry. Bomford was twice wounded in action at Perryville (brevetted Colonel) and served in the Mexican-American War. His father was George Bomford, an inventor and military officer in the United States Army that invented the Columbiad cannon. His son, also named George, was expelled but allowed to retire following his involvement in the Eggnog Riot at West Point. George did enter the military and retired as a captain.