James Ashton may refer to:
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James Ashton (artist) (1859–1935), artist and arts educator in South Australia
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James Ashton (politician) (1864–1939), Australian politician
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James Ashton (Royal Navy officer) (1883–1951)
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James Henry Ashton (1819–1889), circus proprietor in Australia
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Jim Ashton (1891–1961), Australian footballer
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