James Ewing (Pennsylvania politician)
James Ewing | |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State Senate | |
| In office 1795–1799 | |
| 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 | August 3, 1736 Lancaster County, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | March 1, 1806 (aged 69) York, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| 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.