Ashton J. Mouton Politician

Ashton Joseph Mouton, Sr. (October 16, 1916 – January 31, 1988), was a United States businessman and politician who became, at thirty-one, the youngest mayor in the history of Lafayette, Louisiana. A Democrat, Mouton was elected mayor in 1948. He served two four-year terms and left office in 1956. In 1963, Mouton was an unsuccessful contender for lieutenant governor on an intraparty ticket with the winning gubernatorial candidate, John Julian McKeithen of tiny Columbia, the seat of Caldwell Parish, in northeastern Louisiana.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 16, 1916
Birth place	Louisiana , Lafayette Parish Louisiana , Lafayette Louisiana , United States
Religion	Catholic Church
Date of death	January 31, 1988
Place of death	Louisiana , Lafayette Louisiana
Education	University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Profession	Business