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George Willis (1917-1939)

The pictures in this album are courtesy of George Fish, grandson of Keeper George Willis. His grandmother, Queenie Willis, ran the post office in Scotland for many years. Most of the pictures are believed to be from the 1920s. If you recognize anyone in the pictures, please email admin@ptlookoutlighthouse.com. Many thanks to George for sharing these gems with us! Notice details of the buildings attached to the lighthouse prior to the 1927 remodel.

11 files, last one added on Jun 23, 2010
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Herman Metivier (1943-1954)

Herman Metivier was Assistant Keeper from 1939 until 1943, and Keeper from 1943 until he retired in 1954.

12 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
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Zaddock Sturgis (1954-1956)

Zaddock Sturgis was Assistant Keeper from 1943 through 1954, and Keeper from 1954 until he retired in 1956 on medical disability.

71 files, last one added on Jun 23, 2010
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William Moody(1869-1871 and 1908-1912)

The only keeper to serve two terms at Point Lookout.

1 files, last one added on Feb 16, 2008
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Thomas Jacobson (1912-1917)

This keeper seemed to prefer the sea to land based lighthouses.

12 files, last one added on Jan 03, 2020
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William Yeatman (1871-1908)

Served the longest term as keeper, and died at Point Lookout. His son Percy held the keeper position for 1 month after William's death so the family could have time to move to nearby housing.

35 files, last one added on Mar 17, 2019
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Raymond Hartzel (1964-1966)

Photos courtesy of Raymond Hartzel and Family.

85 files, last one added on Feb 04, 2011
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Jack's Girlfriend775 viewsOne of Jack's girlfriends poses in front of the buoy shed.

William and Mary Ann Brown Moody1042 viewsWilliam and his wife, Mary Ann Brown Moody.

Raymond and Mary Hartzel Enjoy the Swing at the Buoy Repair Shed602 views

Four Generations of Yeatmans893 viewsCharles Price Tull with his mother, Eliza Cornelia Yeatman Tull and her mother, Anna Marie Lamb Yeatman (Year of birth: 1841). The little girl's name is Catherine, sister to Lucille Nestler, c. 1916. Lucille Nestler is the great-granddaughter of lighthouse keeper William Yeatman Sr. (keeper at Point Lookout from 1871-1908), and has provided this photograph. William Yeatman Sr. also had a son named William.

Tender Mistletoe with Dock Ladder969 viewsThe tender Mistletoe docked at the Point Lookout wharf. The children would jump from the wharf into the water, and use the ladder (Middle left of the picture) to return to the dock.

Bike at Christmas681 viewsWally Sturgis inspects the bicycles under the family Christmas tree.

Landscape544 views

Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis and Dagwood733 viewsMr. and Mrs. Sturgis take a moment for posterity with the family dog, Dagwood.

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Jacobson Descendants Visit the Lighthouse593 viewsJudy and Jenny are descendants of keeper Thomas Jacobson, who served as keeper of Point Lookout Lighthouse from May 1, 1912 until August 30, 1917. Judy is Mr. Jacobson's great granddaughter; Jenny is his great-great granddaughter, and Judy's daughter. Lighthouse historian Robert Hall took the family on a tour of the lighthouse, pointing out the differences between how the structure looked during Mr. Jacobson's five year tenure and the way that it looks today. Pictured: Jenny and Judy on lighthouse porch. Jan 03, 2020

657 viewsMar 17, 2019

Front Steps of Lighthouse987 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Looking northeast toward the Lighthouse975 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Raymond and Mary Hartzel in North Side Living Room1001 viewsNotice the TV in the corner of the room. Limited reception meant few channels were available to watch.Feb 04, 2011

North Side living Room962 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Bay Side View of Lighthouse751 viewsFeb 04, 2011

Looking SouthWest788 viewsNotice the interesting paint job on the lantern room.Feb 04, 2011

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