William H. Wheatley

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Wheatley
Collection / Donor:
Middle Initial:
H.
Born:
1860.08.12
Died:
1898.04.30
Comments

Son of Keeper James Wheatley. Husband of Keeper Mary A. Wheatley.

Drowned on April 30, 1898 when his boat overturned in Lake Superior.

Place(s)
Place:
Title / Position:
2nd Assistant Lighthouse Keeper
Cause of Termination:
Transferred
Year Started:
1882
Year Departed:
1883
Begin Salary:
390
End Salary:
390
Place:
Title / Position:
Principal Lighthouse Keeper
Cause of Termination:
Transferred
Year Started:
1883
Year Departed:
1885
Begin Salary:
600
End Salary:
600
Place:
Title / Position:
Principal Lighthouse Keeper
Cause of Termination:
Transferred
Year Started:
1885
Year Departed:
1893
Begin Salary:
650
End Salary:
650
Place:
Title / Position:
Principal Lighthouse Keeper
Cause of Termination:
Died
Year Started:
1893
Year Departed:
1898
Begin Salary:
600
End Salary:
600
Source:
Registers of Lighthouse Keepers, Newspaper Articles

More Information

Entered by:
t.wheeler
Entered Date:
Oct 12, 2018