Fred Ashton | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Easton, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1968[1]–1976[2] | |
| Preceded by | George S. Smith[1] |
| Succeeded by | Henry J. Schultz[2] |
| 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[1] to 1976.[3] Ashton also served as the first strong mayor of Easton, beginning with his inauguration for a second term in 1972.[4] He was a member of the Republican Party.[4]
- ^ a b c "George Smith, Councilman In Easton, Dies At 79". The Morning Call. 1986-12-27. Retrieved 2013-06-28.
- ^ a b Theodore, Bevin (2008-06-19). "Former Easton mayor Henry Schultz dies Tuesday at 98". PennLive.com. Retrieved 2013-06-28.
- ^ "Former Easton Mayor Fred Ashton dies at 82". WFMZ. 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
- ^ a b "Former Easton Mayor Fred Ashton dies". The Express-Times. 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2013-06-08.