First Name:
James
Last Name:
Varney
Type: Light Keeper
Collection / Donor:
Middle Initial:
W.
Born:
1834
Died:
1902
Place(s)
Place:
Title / Position:
Principal Lighthouse Keeper
Cause of Termination:
Resigned
Year Started:
1869
Year Departed:
1871
Begin Salary:
700
End Salary:
700
Source:
Register of Lighthouse Keepers
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Entered Date:
May 23, 2018
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served as chief quartermaster on board the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Verney was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire of the enemy throughout these variouis actions."