Date of Service: 1855-1859
1855: George Thomas is named Principal Keeper at Cove Point Lighthouse, MD. His salary was $350/year.
1857: Keeper Thomas dies on duty at Cove Point Lighthouse, MD.
1857-1859: Sarah Thomas, wife of George, is named Principal Keeper at Cove Point Lighthouse, MD.
Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org
