Keeper Bio: Lee, Alexander G.

Date of Service: 1880-1884

1835: Born in Virginia.

1880: In the US Census, Alexander G. Lee (age 45) lives in Hampton, VA., with his wife Nellie (age 50), and two sons. His occupation is lighthouse keeper.

1880-1881: Served as Assistant Keeper at Old Point Comfort Lighthouse, VA. His salary was $400/year.

1881-1882: Served as Second Assistant at Thimble Shoal Lighthouse, VA. His salary was $400/year. The Second Assistant position was abolished on October 1, 1882.

1884: Served as Assistant Keeper at Tue Marshes Lighthouse, VA. His annual salary was $440/year.

 Sources: Familysearch.org, Chesapeake Chapter Database.

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