John William Lewis (October 14, 1841 – December 20, 1913) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. Born near Greensburg, Kentucky, Lewis attended the common schools.He was graduated from Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, in 1862.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1863 and practiced in Greensburg, Kentucky.He moved to Springfield, Kentucky, January 1, 1869.He was named temporary chairman of the Republican State convention on April 10, 1880.He served as delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1880, 1884, 1888 and 1904.He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention of Kentucky in 1890 and was unseated upon a contest.He served as member of the Republican State central committee of Kentucky 1878-1891 and chairman in the State campaign of 1887.He served as sp