Francis Marion Bristow (August 11, 1804 – June 10, 1864) was a United States representative from Kentucky and businessman. He was born in Clark County, Kentucky. He pursued preparatory studies and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Elkton, Kentucky. He was the father of Benjamin Helm Bristow (June 20, 1832 – June 22, 1896) who was an American lawyer and politician who served as the first Solicitor General of the United States and as a US Treasury Secretary.