Joseph B. McCabe

Joseph B. McCabe
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First Name:
Joseph
Last Name:
McCabe
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Middle Initial:
B.
Born:
1884
Died:
1916.02.19
Comments
Shortly after being appointed, he went on leave for just under 2 months to be treated for typhoid fever. Willard F. Norris served as acting assistant in his absence.

McCabe was drowned on February 19, 1916 on the way from the shore to the Light Tower over a spit of land connecting the Tower with Deer Island at low water, except at certain points where the high seas sweep across during gales, which was the case at this time. He was struck by a sea, lost his footing and was unable to regain the land.

Place(s)
Place:
Title / Position:
1st Assistant Lighthouse Keeper
Cause of Termination:
Promoted
Year Started:
1908
Year Departed:
1912
Begin Salary:
450
End Salary:
504
Place:
Title / Position:
Principal Lighthouse Keeper
Cause of Termination:
Died
Year Started:
1912
Year Departed:
1916
Begin Salary:
720
End Salary:
720
Source:
Official Register of the United States, OPF, Newspaper Articles

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Entered by:
t.wheeler
Entered Date:
Oct 05, 2018