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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Date of Service: 1877 – 1880 1853: Abram Parkinson is born in Maryland to parents Abraham and Henrietta Parkinson. 1860: In the U.S. Census, Abram (7), lives with his parents Abraham and Henrietta Parkinson, as well as his sister, Mary Josehine (9). 1870: In the U.S. Census, Abram (16), lives with his father …
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Date of Service: 1869 – 1879 1815: Abraham Parkinson is born in Maryland. 1845: Abraham Parkinson marries Henrietta Marie Hood on March 20th, in MD. 1860: In the U.S. Census, Abraham lives in Annapolis with his wife Henrietta, son Abram, and daughter Mary Josephine. His occupation is shoemaker. 1863: Abraham’s wife, Henrietta Parker …
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Date of Service: 1873 – 1901 1839: James E. Meeds is born in June in parents Edwin & Mary Meeds in Maryland. 1866: James E. Meeds marries Sarah E. in Maryland. 1862-1865: James E. Meeds fought in the 8th Maryland Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. 1873-1901: James E. Meeds is appointed Principal Keeper of …
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Date of Service: 1853 1871+/-: John Levy is born. 1853: John Levy is appointed the first Principal Keeper at Fishing Battery Lighthouse, MD. John Levy dies soon after being appointed. His salary was $400/year. His wife Sarah Levy was named Principal Keeper after his death. Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org
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Date of Service: 1865-1867 1821+/-: Susan W. Heath Kendall is born in Virginia. 1865-1867: Susan Kendall is appointed First Assistant at Point of Shoals Lighthouse. Her salary is $300/year. (Her husband Thomas L. Kendall is Principal Keeper) 1870: In the U.S. Census, Thomas lives with his wife, Susan, in Northampton County, VA. Sources: Chesapeake …
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Date of Service: 1854-1870 1813+/-: Thomas L. Kendall is born in Virginia. 1854-1861: Thomas L. Kendall is appointed the first Principal Keeper at Point of Shoals Lighthouse, VA. His salary is $500/year. 1861-1865: Thomas Kendall enlists in the 5th Virginia Cavalry. The lighthouse is discontinued during the Civil War. 1865-1868: Thomas L. Kendall is reinstated …
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Date of Service: 1865-1869 1865-1869: Margaret Huneke is appointed First Assistant at White Shoal Lighthouse, VA. Her beginning salary is $300, and her ending salary is $400. (Her husband, Peter J. Huneke served as Principal Keeper). Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org
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Date of Service: 1865-1870 1865-1870: Peter J. Huneke is appointed Principal Keeper at White Shoal Lighthouse, VA. His beginning salary is $500, and his ending salary is $600. (His wife, Margaret Huneke served as First Assistant). Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org
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Date of Service: 1870-1880 1870-1872: William F. Hatsell is appointed Principal Keeper at Point of Shoals Lighthouse, VA. His salary is $600/year. (His wife Rebecca Hatsell is First Assistant). 872-1878: William F. Hatsell is appointed Principal Keeper at Bodie Island Lighthouse, NC. His salary is $820/year. 1878-1880: William F. Hatsell is appointed Principal Keeper at …
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Date of Service: 1871-1874 1871-1872: Rebecca Hatsell is appointed First Assistant at Point of Shoals Lighthouse, VA. Her salary is $400/year. (Her husband William F. Hatsell is Keeper) 1872-1873: Rebecca Hatsell is appointed Second Assistant at Bodie Island Lighthouse, NC. Her salary is $350/year. 1873-1874: Rebecca Hatsell is appointed Third Assistant at Bodie Island Lighthouse, …
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Date of Service: 1857-1861 1818: Born to parents Robert & Amelia Lively in Elizabeth City, VA. 1857-1861: Amelia Lively Dewees is named Principal Keeper at Old Point Comfort Lighthouse, VA. Her salary is $550/year. 1861: Resigns as Principal Keeper on May 12th. 1865: Amelia Lively Dewees dies on August 10th in Elizabeth City, …
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Date of Service: 1867-1871 1831+/-: Ellen Mary Jackson is born in Maryland. 1848: Ellen Mary Jackson marries Zorabable H.H. Cropper on February 2nd, in Baltimore, MD. 1850: In the U.S. Census, she is 19 years old, married to Zorabable H.H. Cropper. 1860: In the U.S. Census, Ellen Cropper is 28, living with her husband …
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Date of Service: 1876-1883 1876: William Clegg is named First Assistant at Lambert Point Lighthouse, VA. His salary is $420/year. 1876-1883: William Clegg is named Principal Keeper at Lambert Point Lighthouse, VA. His salary is $540/year. (His wife Mrs. J.V. Clegg, served as First Assistant) Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org
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Date of Service: 1876-1882 1876-1882: Mrs. J.V. Clegg is named the First Assistant Keeper at Lambert Point Lighthouse, VA. Her salary is $420/year. (Her husband William Clegg served as Principal Keeper Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org
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Date of Service: 1867-1872 1820: Sally Bell is born in Virginia. 1840: Marries David Nottingham Boole on November 23rd. 1867-1872: Sallie Boole, named the First Assistant Keeper at Hog Island Lighthouse, VA. Her salary is $400/year. (Her husband David Boole served as Principal Keeper) 1895: Sallie Boole dies on January 15th. She is buried at …
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Date of Service: 1864-1872 1821: David Boole is born in Northampton County, Virginia. 1840: Marries Sally Bell on November 23rd. 1864-1872: David Boole is named Principal Keeper at Hog Island Lighthouse, VA. His beginning salary is $400/year, and his ending salary is $560/year. (His wife Sallie Boole served as First Assistant) 1896: David N. Boole …
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Date of Service: 1907-1921 1870 Born on 1870, in Mathews County, VA. to parents Thomas & Mary Powell. 1897 Marries Maria Jane Winder on April 28, 1897, in Mathews County, VA. 1907-1913 Serves as First Assistant Keeper at Deepwater Shoals Lighthouse (VA). His beginning annual salary was $435, and his ending annual salary was …
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Date of Service: 1900-1930 1873 Born on March 8, 1873, in Mathews County, VA. to parents John S. & Elizabeth Davis Ripley 1900 Serves as First Assistant Keeper at Cherrystone Bar Lighthouse (VA). His annual salary was $435. 1901-1905 Serves as First Assistant Keeper at Pages Rock Lighthouse (VA). His annual salary was $420. 1905-1907 …
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Date of Service: 1888-1919 1862 Born on July 24, 1862, in Mathews County, VA. to parents John & Elizabeth Hurst. 1885 Marries Narcissus Phillips Hudgins on February 22, 1886, in Mathews County. They had 2 daughters and one son. 1888-1891 Serves as First Assistant Keeper at York Spit Lighthouse (VA). His annual salary was $440. …
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Date of Service: 1909-1930 1861 Born on October 13, 1861, in Mathews County, VA. to parents Larkin & Sarah Winder Davis. 1889 Marries Mary Elizabeth Marchant on January 24, 1889 1900 In the U.S. Census, his occupation is listed as a farmer in Mathews County, VA. 1909-1917 Serves as First Assistant Keeper at Windmill Point …
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Dates of Service: 1888-1895 1846 Born on November 9, 1846, in Mathews County, VA. to parents John B. & Sarah Thomas 1872 Marries Emma J Davis. The couple raises eleven children. 1888-1890 Serves as Second Assistant Keeper at Wolf Trap Lighthouse (VA). Annual salary – $400. 1891-1893 Serves as First Assistant Keeper at Wolf Trap …
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