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 J. Byrd on May 4th in St. Mary’s MD.
Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org; https://www.ptlookoutlighthouse.com/keepers.shtml (accessed February 2023)
