Biographical Sketch of Hon. C. L. Ewing, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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Hon. C. L. Ewing, farmer, Mayview postoffice; son of Thompson M. and Mary
Ewing, was born in Todd county, Ky., May 10, 1827; was educated at 
Princeton, Ky., and Lebanon, Tenn.  In 1844 he came to this state and
county, where he continued to reside till date engaged in farming.  In
June of 1846 he enlisted to serve in the Mexican War, Col. John J. Hardin
regiment, Capt. James D. Morgan's company, raised in Quincy, Illinois.  
He was engaged in the battle of Buena Vista and honorably discharged in
June of the following year.  In 1851, Dec. 16th, he was married to Miss
Nellie A. Ewing, of Lafayette county.  They have had four children, two
of whom are living: Mary S. and Charles L., Jr.  In 1861 he enlisted in
the M. S. G., Neightman's brigade.  Entered the service as first lieuten-
ant.  Participated in the battles of Carthage, Wilson's Creek and Lexing-
ton.  Was mustered out in December of same year at Osceola, Mo.  In 1876
the democrats of the western district of Lafayette county, honored him by
nominating and electing him to a seat in the house of representatives.  
He served as chairman of the committee on roads and highways and also as
a member of the committee on internal improvements.  As a member he 
carried weight and influence, and acquitted himself in a manner which 
gave evidence that his constituency had made no mistake when they placed
their confidence in him.  Mr. Ewing is an active and consistent member of
the Presbyterian Church.

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