Date of Service: 1876-1883
1845+/-: Thomas H. Braxton is born in Northampton County, VA., to parents Hamson & Elder Braxton.
1853+/-: Priscilla Downes is born in VA. to parents Abe & Gennie Prower (Trower?)
1875: Marries Priscilla Downes on January 9th in Northampton County, VA.
1876-1879:Served as Principal Keeper at Cherrystone Bqr Lighthouse, VA. His annual salary was $540/year.
1879-1883: Served as Principal Keeper at Hog Island Lighthouse, VA. His annual salary was $560/year.
1880: In the US Census, Thomas Braxton, age 35, is married working as a lighthouse keeper in Northampton County, VA.
1883: Served as Principal Keeper at Cherrystone Bar Lighthouse, VA. His annual salary was $540/year.
1900: In the US Census, Thomas Braxton, age 52, lives with his wife Priscilla, age 48, with their 4 daughters in Northampton County, VA. His occupation is listed as farmer.
Sources: Chesapeake Chapter Keeper’s Database; familysearch.org; uslhs.org,
