Salem County NJ

Biography of George Ewing

George Ewing, often referred to as Lieut. Ewing, is believed to be the first white settler in present-day Ames township, Ohio. Born in New Jersey, he served honorably in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. After the war, he moved to the frontier of Ohio, where he became a pioneer and contributed to his community by supporting education and local governance. Ewing’s legacy continued through his son, Thomas Ewing, who would achieve notable success as a lawyer and statesman, even serving in the U.S. Senate.

Biographical Sketch of Virgil P. English

Virgil P. English, born January 8, 1858, in Salem County, New Jersey, was a physician and author who specialized in nervous diseases and women’s health. He attended public school and later earned his law degree in 1883 before transitioning to medicine, receiving his M.D. from Homeopathic Hospital Medical College in 1892. Married to Minnie Ghent in 1891, he lectured on phrenology and hygiene, contributed to various publications, and wrote several books addressing health and personal development. He was an active member of the Republican Party and served as president of the Human Culture Society.