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| Keywords: LieutLewis.jpg Located in Walpole Massachusetts United States this equestrian statue is of early 20th century construction and has a green verdigris patina The granite base of the monument which is carved in capital letters describes the figure as LIEUT LEWIS and gives dates as 1663 - 1710 He is described as OFFICER IN WARS OF KING WILLIAM AND QUEEN ANNE i e War of Spanish Succession and Queen Anne's War He is described as a TAX COLLECTOR AND SURVEYOR who COVERED FROM ROXBURY TO WRENTHAM and faced such dangers as THE PROWLING WOLF He is further mentioned the father-in-law of Major Seth Bullard the uncle of Enoch Ellis and ANCESTOR OF A LONG LINE OF DEFENDERS OF THE NATION AND OF WORTHY TEACHERS The Lewis family remained prominent in Walpole until the 20th century and the http //www walpole org/history/ Walpole Historical Society maintains a house once owned by this family Photo taken in Walpole Massachusetts 2008-10 John Stephen Dwyer Wikipedia Walpole Massachusetts Equestrian bronzes in the United States Equestrian statues in the United States | ||||
