John Anderson

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Anderson
Collection / Donor:
Born:
1865
Died:
1923.09.17
Comments
It is believed Keeper Anderson fell overboard from the light station boat and drowned on September 17, 1923, while returning to Sombrero Key Lighthouse from Key West. Anderson's pipe and tobacco were found on the seat of the boat, and his groceries, supplies, lunch, and thermos bottle were in the forward part of the boat.
Place(s)
Place:
Title / Position:
2nd Assistant Lighthouse Keeper
Year Started:
1913
Year Departed:
1922
Begin Salary:
480
End Salary:
840
Place:
Title / Position:
2nd Assistant Lighthouse Keeper
Cause of Termination:
Died
Year Started:
1922
Year Departed:
1923
Begin Salary:
840
End Salary:
840
Source:
ORUS, Eley J. Whidden OPF, OPF, Newspaper Article

More Information

Entered by:
Kraig
Entered Date:
Jan 06, 2022