Date of Service: 1872 – 1886
1833: Richard M. Smoot is born to parents William & Violetta in MD.
1858+/-: Richard M. Smoot marries Mary Brawner in MD.
1872-1876: Richard Smoot is appointed Principal Keeper at Upper Cedar Point Lighthouse, MD. His salary is $550/year. (His wife Mary Smoot serves as First Assistant).
1876-1886: Richard Smoot is appointed Principal Keeper at Mathias Point Shoal Lighthouse, MD. His salary is $550/year. (His wife Mary Smoot serves as First Assistant)
1900: In the U. S. Census, Richard (67), lives with his wife Mary (63), in Port Tobacco, MD. His occupation is listed as farmer.
1906: Richard M. Smoot dies in Maryland at age 73.
Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org;
