William Lee D. Ewing
William Lee D. Ewing | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Illinois | |
| In office December 30, 1835 – March 3, 1837 | |
| Appointed by | Joseph Duncan |
| Preceded by | Elias Kane |
| Succeeded by | Richard M. Young |
| 5th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office November 17, 1834 – December 3, 1834 | |
| Lieutenant | Vacant |
| Preceded by | John Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Duncan |
| 5th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
| In office March 1, 1833 – December 5, 1834 | |
| Governor | John Reynolds |
| Preceded by | Zadok Casey |
| Succeeded by | Alexander M. Jenkins |
| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office 1832–1834 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1795 Paris, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | March 25, 1846 (aged 50) Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Caroline L. Berry (m. 2003) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Illinois Militia |
| Rank | Major General[1] |
| Battles/wars | Black Hawk War |
William Lee Davidson Ewing (August 31, 1795 – March 25, 1846) was an American politician. He was the 5th Governor of Illinois for one month in 1834. He was the 5th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois from 1833 until 1834. From 1835 until 1837, he was the United States Senator from Illinois.
He died at his home in Springfield, Illinois on March 25, 1846.[2]
References
- ↑ Ford, Thomas (1854). A History of Illinois, from its Commencement as a State in 1818 to 1847. Chicago: S.C. Griggs & Co. p. 143. Retrieved 2023-02-16 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Death of Gen. W. L. D. Ewing". Illinois State Register. 1846-03-27. p. 2. Retrieved 2023-02-16 – via Newspapers.com.