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and excellent workman and an honest Man. All his
Undertakings were crowned with Success, And all his Industry justly rewarded With a fair Character & a plentiful Fortune; The first of which he left for ye Imitation The second for the Support & Enjoyment Of his numerous Family; who in Gratitude erected This Monument A:D: 1754
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In Memory of MR PHILEMON EWER, who died the 13th day of
December A.D. 1750 aged 49 Years. During the late war with France & Spain He build Seven large Ships of war for His Majesty's Service. In the Execution of that important Trust He gained, and deserved, the Reputation of an ingenious Artist
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The 'Master' shipbuilder was
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He also built a large house in the village from the proceeds. It was called 'Elm Lodge' at the time but is now known as 'Greyladyes' and is home to the 'Greyladyes Arts
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HOLLAND,A.J. Ships of
British Oak: The Rise and Decline of Wooden Shipbuilding in Hampshire Newton Abbot, David & Charles. 1971.(
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Seems to have been known as 'Captain' (most likely due to his position in the local militia) and lived at 'Elm Lodge' in
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