James Ewing | |
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Pennsylvania State Senate | |
In office 1795–1799 [1] | |
Pennsylvania General Assembly | |
In office 1784–1785 | |
5th Vice-President of Pennsylvania | |
In office November 7, 1782 – November 6, 1784 | |
Preceded by | James Potter |
Succeeded by | James Irvine |
Pennsylvania General Assembly representing York County | |
In office 1771–1776 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Lancaster County, Province of Pennsylvania, British America | August 3, 1736
Died | March 1, 1806 York, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 69)
Political party | Federalist, Anti-Constitutionalist, Republican |
Spouse | Patience Wright |
Profession | soldier, politician |
James Ewing (August 3, 1736 – March 1, 1806) was a Pennsylvania soldier, statesman, and politician of the Colonial, Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary eras. He served in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and also as Vice-President of Pennsylvania, a position comparable to that of Lieutenant Governor.