Ewing was born in Nashville, and after completing preparatory studies, he graduated from the University of Nashville in 1827, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1831. He began practicing law in Nashville and became a trustee of the University of Nashville in 1831, serving until his death.
Ewing was born in Nashville and completed preparatory studies before graduating from the University of Nashville in 1827, where he studied law and became a lawyer in 1831. He began practicing law in Nashville and served as a trustee at the University of Nashville until his death.