Career
He represented Simcoe in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada from 1836 to 1841 as a Conservative. His name also appears as James Wickens in some sources. Wickens served as a lieutenant for the Royal Waggon Train, later retiring on half-pay.
He settled at Penatanguishene, later settling in Vespra Township.
He was a justice of the peace for the Home District.
