James Ashton
James Ashton is the name of the following people:
- James Ashton (artist) (1859–1935), Australian artist and art teacher
- James Ashton (politician) (1864–1939), Australian politician
- James Ashton (naval officer) (1883–1951), British naval officer
- James Ashton (polo player) ( James William Ashton ; 1941-2010), Australian polo player