EWER, Charles (d.1742), of Lime St., London.

Family and Education
yr. s. of Thomas Ewer of Bushey Hall and the Lea, in Watford, Herts. by Mary, da. of Hon. James Montagu of Lackham, Wilts, bro. of Jane, Countess of Shaftesbury.1PCC 182 Trenley. m. Catherine, s.p.
Offices Held

Alderman, London 1741–2.

Address
Main residence: Lime St., London.
biography text

Charles Ewer, a London grocer, came of a Hertfordshire family settled at the Lea since the time of Henry VIII.2VCH Herts. ii. 183, 462. In March 1741 he was chosen alderman for Broad St. ward, standing as a city radical3Owen, Pelhams, 67, 69. and anti-Walpole candidate, but his election was challenged and not confirmed till November following. Meanwhile he was returned to Parliament for Shaftesbury on the interest of his nephew, the 4th Earl of Shaftesbury. He died suddenly 20 June 1742.

Author
R.S.L.
Volume
Commons 1715-1754
Notes
  • 1. PCC 182 Trenley.
  • 2. VCH Herts. ii. 183, 462.
  • 3. Owen, Pelhams, 67, 69.