Keeper Bio: Washington, William

Date of Service: 1873-1881

1855-1860: Born in Virginia.

1873-1881: Served as Principal Keeper at Point of Shoals Lighthouse, VA. His annual salary was $540/year.

1880: In the US Census, William Washington lives in Isle of Wight County, VA., with his wife Maggie (age 22) and Lucy Sparrow (age 20)

 Sources: Familysearch.org, Chesapeake Chapter Database.

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