William L. Ewing

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William L. Ewing
25th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri
In office
April 12, 1881 – April 14, 1885
Preceded by Henry Overstolz
Succeeded by David R. Francis
Personal details
Born (1843-03-16)March 16, 1843
St. Louis, Missouri
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Vincennes, Indiana
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Mary Ewing

William L. Ewing (March 16, 1843 – June 4, 1905) was the twenty-fifth mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, serving from 1881 to 1885. Ewing helped organize the State National Bank in 1885 and was a member of its board of directors. During his administration the cable car was introduced to the city, 12 miles of business streets were paved, and the St. Louis Exposition and Music Hall was constructed (1884).

He graduated from Christian Brothers College and became a clerk in his father's wholesale grocery business.

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Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri
1881–1885
Succeeded by
David R. Francis


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