Fred Ashton
Fred Ashton | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Easton, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1968–1976 | |
| Preceded by | George S. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Henry J. Schultz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1931 Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 2013 (aged 82) Seaside Heights, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Shirley Adams |
| Alma mater | Lafayette College Temple University |
| Profession | American politician |
Fred L. Ashton, Jr. (March 7, 1931 – May 9, 2013) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Easton, Pennsylvania, from 1968 to 1976. Ashton also served as the first strong mayor of Easton, beginning with his inauguration for a second term in 1972. He was a member of the Republican Party.