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.