Lewis Ginter

Lewis Ginter
Lewis Ginter
Born	April 4, 1824; New York City, U.S.
Died	October 2, 1897 (aged 73); Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Hollywood Cemetery
Other names	The Fighting Commissary
Occupations	Businessman; financier; military officer; real estate developer; philanthropist;
Years active	1842–1897
Known for	Allen & Ginter; Jefferson Hotel; Ginter Park; American Tobacco Company;
Military career
Allegiance	Confederate States
Branch	Confederate States Army
Service years	1862–1865
Rank	Major
Conflicts	American Civil War Evacuation and capture of Richmond; Battle of Appomattox Court House; ;

Lewis Ginter (April 4, 1824 – October 2, 1897) was an American businessman, financier, military officer, real estate developer, and philanthropist based in Richmond, Virginia. He acquired his fortune through diverse business ventures and became one of Richmond's wealthiest citizens. Ginter served in the Confederacy at the rank of major and later played a role in reconstructing Richmond after the Civil War.