James Ashton

James Ashton may refer to:


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