Keeper Bio: Holloway, George W.

Date of Service: 1890-1917

1858: George W. Holloway is born in Isle of Wight County, VA., to parents George & Rosetta Holloway.

1864+/-: Josephine Tynes is born in Isle of Wight County, VA., to parents Charles & Susan Tynes.

1880: In the US Census, George Holloway, age 21, lives in Isle of Wight County, VA., with his mother and six siblings.

1883: George Holloway marries Josephine Tynes in Isle of Wight County, VA., on December 20th.

1890-1917: Served as Assistant Keeper at White Shoal Lighthouse, VA. His beginning salary was $420/year, and his ending salary was $480/year.

1900: In the US Census, George Holloway, age 42, lives with his wife Josephine, and his six children in Isle of Wight County, VA. His occupation is Lighthouse Keeper.

1910: In the US Census, George Holloway, age 52, lives with his wife Josephine, age 44, and eight children in Isle of Wight County, VA. His occupation is farmer.

 Sources: Familysearch.org, Chesapeake Chapter Database, uslhs.org

 

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