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; familysearch.org; uslhs.org;
