Edmund T. Sawyer

The body of E. T. Sawyer, drowned in the great storm of January while in the discharge of his duties as keeper of Wade's Point light house, was washed ashore last week on the Camden side of Pasquotank river, nearly opposite the lighthouse. He was scarcely recognizable from the length of time he had remained in the water, though papers found upon his person removed all doubt of his identity. Mr. Sawyer has left a family of five children, all dependent save one employed in our office. Eulogies are too often reserved for those in high life; the subject of this notice, though in humble station, is more deserving than many whom newspaper articles have rendered famous. A man of sterling worth, incorruptible integrity, unquestioned truthfulness and sound sense and judgment, he lived respected by all, and his death is generally lamented. His remains were brought to E. City, and then removed to Camden for interment. The Democratic Pioneer, 21 Apr 1857, Tue, Page 2