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Keeper Bio: Goeshy, Beatrice Evelyn
Date of Service: 1931- 1955 1910: Beatrice Evelyn Seward is born on September 10th, to parents Howard & Alice Seward in Baltimore, MD. 1930: In the U.S. Census, Beatrice (21), lives with her sister in Baltimore, MD. Her occupation is listed as Stenographer. 1930: William M. Goeshy marries Beatrice Seward on December 28th, in …
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Keeper Bio: Goeshy, William Marion
Date of Service: 1916 – 1955 1896: Walerian Marion Gorsky (aka William Marion Goeshy) is born on April 22 in Wielke, Austria. 1909: William (Walerian) (age 16) arrives at Ellis Island with his father Piotr Gorski on October 22 on the vessel President Lincoln. 1915: William receives his “Certificate of Efficiency to Lifeboat Man” on …
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Keeper Bio: Hudgins, Oliver R. “Ollie”
Date of Service: 1885 – 1903 1861: Born on October 21, in Mathews County, VA. to parents Warner & Laura Hudgins. 1863: Kate Billups is born on October 22, in Mathews County, VA. to parents Robert & Mary Billups. 1885: Oliver Hudgins marries Kate Billups on March 12 in Mathews County, VA. 1885-1886: Serves …
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Keeper Bio: Edwards, Pamelia
Date of Service: 1855 – 1869 1816: Pamelia Edwards is born in Maryland. 1855: Pamelia Edwards is appointed Principal Keeper at Point Lookout Lighthouse, MD. On April 7th. Her annual salary is $350. 1869: Pamelia Edwards resigns as Principal Keeper on June 4th. Her annual salary is $520. 1893: Pamelia Edwards dies. Keeper Pamelia (Permelia) …
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Keeper Bio: Edwards, Martha Ann
Date of Service: 1853 – 1855 1853: Martha Ann Edwards is appointed Principal Keeper at Point Lookout Lighthouse, MD., after her father (who previously served as keeper) died on duty. Her annual salary is $350. 1855: Martha Edwards resigns on April 7, as Principal Keeper. Her annual salary is $350. 1855: Martha Edwards marries Thomas …
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Keeper Bio: Edwards, Richard Dent
Date of Service: 1853 1810: Richard Dent Edwards marries Lydia Dyson on February 7th, in St. Mary’s County. 1853: Richard Edwards is appointed Principal Keeper at Point Lookout Lighthouse, MD. On April 20th. His salary is $350/year. 1853: Keeper Edwards dies on duty on July 14th. His daughter, Martha is appointed Keeper on July 19th. …
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Keeper Bio: Bowling, Margaret
Date of Service: 1874 – 1879 1848: Born in Maryland. 1860s: Marries James T. Bowling in Maryland. 1874-1879: Margaret serves as 2nd Assistant at Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, MD. (Her husband James T. Bowling is Principal Keeper) Her salary is $400/year. 1892: Died November 19th at age 43 or 44 in Baltimore, Maryland. She is …
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Keeper Bio: Yewell, William J.
Date of Service: 1859-1860 1859-1860: William J. Yewell is appointed the first Principal Keeper at Sandy Point Lighthouse, MD (land). His salary is $350/year. 1860: William J. Yewel dies will serving as Principal Keeper at Sandy Point Lighthouse, MD (land) Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org;
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Keeper Bio: Yewell, Mary
Date of Service: 1860 – 1861 1860-1861: Mary Yewell is appointed Principal Keeper at Sandy Point Lighthouse, MD. (land), after her husband’s death (William J. Yewell). Her salary is $350/year. Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org;
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Keeper Bio: Whiteford, Mary Jane
Date of Service: 1867 1867: Mary Jane Whiteford is appointed First Assistant at Sandy Point Lighthouse, MD. (Land). Her salary is $200/year. Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org;
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Keeper Bio: Whiteford, Courtney
Date of Service: 1867-1869 1867-1869: Courtney Whiteford is appointed Principal Keeper at Sandy Point Lighthouse, MD (Land). His beginning salary is $350 and ending salary is $540/year. Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org;
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Keeper Bio: Waterworth, Hellen Isabella
Date of Service: 1871-1875 1844: Hellen Isabella Waterworth is born in Maryland. 1871-1875: Hellen Isabella Waterworth is appointed First Assistant at Hawkins Point Lighthouse, MD. Her salary is $400/year. Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org;
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Keeper Bio: Waterworth, Kate L.
Date of Service: 1890 1841: Kate L. Waterworth is born in Germany. 1890: Kate L. Waterworth is appointed First Assistant at Hawkins Point Lighthouse, MD. Her beginning salary is $560/year and ending salary is $575/year. (Her husband James M. Waterworth serves as Principal Keeper) 1912: Kate L. Waterworth dies in Maryland. Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s …
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Keeper Bio: Waterworth, James M.
Date of Service: 1877-1890 1835: James M. Waterworth is born in Maryland to parents Samuel and Jane Waterworth. 1877-1882: James M. Waterworth serves as First Assistant at Hawkins Point Lighthouse, MD. His salary is $400/year. 1882-1890: James M. Waterworth is promoted to Principal Keeper at Hawkins Point Lighthouse, MD. His beginning salary is $540/year and …
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Keeper Bio: Waterworth, Samuel
Date of Service: 1869-1877 1806: Samuel Waterworth is born in Ireland. 1866-1867: Samuel Waterworth is named Superintendent of Lamplighters in the western district of Baltimore, MD. 1869-1877: Samuel Waterworth is named Principal Keeper of Hawkins Point Lighthouse, MD. His beginning salary is $600/year and ending salary is $540/year. (His son James M. Waterworth serves as …
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Keeper Bio: Waterworth, Thomas J.
Date of Service: 1876-1882 1837: Thomas J. Waterworth is born in Frederick County, MD. 1857: Thomas J. Waterworth enlists in the United States Navy on May 16th. 1876-1877: Thomas J. Waterworth serves as First Assistant at Hawkins Point Lighthouse, MD. His salary is $400/year. 1877-1882: Thomas J. Waterworth is promoted to Principal Keeper at Hawkins …
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Keeper Bio: Valliant, Harriet
Date of Service: 1851 – 1856 1794: Harriet Smith is born in 1794. 1812: Jeremiah Valliant marries Harriet Smith on October 27, in Dorchester, MD. 1851: Jeremiah Valliant (husband of Harriet Valliant) dies at the age of 69 while serving as Principal Keeper at Sharps Island Lighthouse, MD. He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, …
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Keeper Bio: Valliant, Jeremiah
Date of Service: 1841-1843, 1849-1851 1782: Jeremiah Valliant is born on March 6th in Talbot County, MD. 1812: Jeremiah Valliant marries Harriet Smith on October 27, in Dorchester, MD. 1841-1843: Jeremiah Valliant is appointed Principal Keeper at Sharps Island Lighthouse, MD. His salary is $350/year. 1849-1851: Jeremiah Valliant is appointed Principal Keeper at Sharps Island …
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Keeper Bio: Twiford, Lavinia
Date of Service: 1848 – 1849 1797: Lavinia Twiford is born in VA. 1848-1849: Lavinia Twiford is appointed Principal Keeper at Watts Island Lighthouse, VA. following the death of her husband, James W. Twiford. Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org;
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Keeper Bio: Twiford, James W.
Date of Service: 1835 – 1848 1835-1841: James W. Twiford is appointed the first Principal Keeper at Watts Island Lighthouse, VA. His salary is $350/year. 1845-1848: James W. Twiford is appointed Principal Keeper at Watts Island Lighthouse, VA. where he served until his death in October. His salary was $350/year. Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; …
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Keeper Bio: Trader, Emma Jane
Date of Service: 1870 – 1871 1817: Emma Jane Dixon is born on June 28th, in VA. to parents Tinsley & Pamelia Dixon. 1836: Samuel Trader marries Emma Jane in VA. 1860: In the U.S. Census, Samuel (46) lives with his wife Emma (41) in Madison, VA. with their 5 children. His occupation is …
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Keeper Bio: Trader, Samuel
Date of Service: 1870 – 1874 1813: Samuel Trader is born on August 30th in VA. 1836+/-: Samuel Trader marries Emma Jane in VA. 1860: In the U.S. Census, Samuel (46) lives with his wife Emma (41) in Madison, VA. with their 5 children. His occupation is listed as seaman. 1870: Samuel Trader serves as …
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Keeper Bio: Speake, Thomas E.
Date of Service: 1887 – 1917 1846: Thomas E. Speake is born in August to Thomas & Mary Speake in MD. 1876: Thomas Speake marries Buena Clagett in MD. 1887-1917: Thomas E. Speake is appointed Principal Keeper at Upper Cedar Point Lighthouse, MD. (His wife Buena Speake serves as First Assistant) His beginning salary is …
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Keeper Bio: Speake, Buena V.
Date of Service: 1895 – 1917 1847: Buena Clagett is born in December in MD. 1876: Thomas Speake marries Buena Clagett in MD. 1895-1917: Buena Speake is appointed First Assistant at Upper Cedar Point Lighthouse, MD. (Her husband Thomas E. Speake is Principal Keeper) Her beginning salary is $360/year and ending salary $480/year. 1935: …
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Keeper Bio: Smoot, Mary E
Date of Service: 1875 – 1882 1837: Mary Brawner is born in 1837 in MD. 1858+/-: Richard M. Smoot marries Mary Brawner in MD. 1875-1876: Mary E. Smoot is appointed First Assistant at Upper Cedar Point Lighthouse, MD. Her salary is $400/year. (Her husband Richard M. Smoot serves as Principal Keeper). 1876-1882: Mary E. …
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Keeper Bio: Smoot, Richard M
Date of Service: 1872 – 1886 1833: Richard M. Smoot is born to parents William & Violetta in MD. 1858+/-: Richard M. Smoot marries Mary Brawner in MD. 1872-1876: Richard Smoot is appointed Principal Keeper at Upper Cedar Point Lighthouse, MD. His salary is $550/year. (His wife Mary Smoot serves as First Assistant). 1876-1886: Richard …
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Keeper Bio: Selden, Judy
Date of Service: 1871-1872 1839: Judith Hale is born in April, in Virginia. 1858+/-: George Henry Selden marries Judith Hale in Westmoreland, VA. 1871-1872: Judy Selden is appointed Second Assistant at York Spit Lighthouse, VA. Her salary is $400/year. (Her husband George H. Selden serves as Principal Keeper)
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Keeper Bio: Selden, George Henry
Date of Service: 1870 – 1886 1837: George Henry Selden is born in March, in Virginia. 1839: Judith Hale is born in April, in Virginia. 1858+/-: George Henry Selden marries Judith Hale in Westmoreland, VA. 1864-1866: George H. Selden enlists in the U.S. Navy in September 1864, where he served as Petty Officer on the …
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Keeper Bio: Richards, Phoebe D.
Date of Service: 1873 – 1879 1824: Phoebe is born in Pennsylvania. 1879-1879: Phoebe D. Richards is appointed First Assistant at Craney Island Lighthouse, VA. (Her husband Elisha Richards is Principal Keeper). Her salary is $420/year. 1879: Phoebe D. Richards writes a letter to the Secretary of the Navy pleading her case to remain as …
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Keeper Bio: Richards, Elisha
Date of Service: 1873 – 1879 1822: Elisha Richards is born in New Jersey. 1873-1879: Elisha Richards is appointed Principal Keeper at Craney Island Lighthouse, VA. (His wife Phoebe D. Richards is First Assistant). His salary is $540/year. 1879-1879: Phoebe D. Richards is appointed First Assistant at Craney Island Lighthouse, VA. (Her husband Elisha Richards …
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