Philemon Ewer - Other Philemon Ewers

Other Philemon Ewers

• The Master Shipbuilder's father (died 1730) Built trading ships mainly at Hamble
• The Master Shipbuilder's son (1735 - 1797) Seems to have been known as 'Captain' (most likely due to his position in the local militia) and lived at 'Elm Lodge' in Bursledon Google Maps Link- He does appear to have continued building smaller ships for the navy up to at least 1757 and left provision for his eldest son to be placed under an eminent shipwright in his will
• The Master Shipbuilder's nephew (1726 - 1792) Lived at 'Upcott House' in Bursledon Google Maps Link - Owned sloops for trading purposes and was also a maltster and timber merchant. He is recorded as offering to build ships for the navy.
• Both the Master shipbuilder's son and nephew had a son called Philemon also.