Ephraim Scudder (March 17, 1819 – August 15, 1872)[1] was an American master builder who was prominent in the second half of the 19th century.

During his time in Savannah, Georgia, he became one of the city's "most prolific and successful antebellum builders".

[3] Scudder died in Savannah on August 15, 1872, aged 53, while visiting Thomas Davis, a friend of his.

He had been ill for a period of time, and was visiting Bryan County in the hopes of recuperating.

His and John's sister, Caroline (1823–1884), is also buried in Laurel Grove North, alongside her husband, Milton Julius Buckner (1809–1875).