William Lee D. Ewing
William Lee D. Ewing | |
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| 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 | Himself |
| 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. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Caroline L. Berry (m. 1827) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Illinois Militia |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | Black Hawk War |
William Lee Davidson Ewing (August 31, 1795 – March 25, 1846) was a politician from Illinois who served partial terms as the fifth governor of the state and as U.S. Senator.