This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Lighthouse Keepers Tale of Death and Hope at Sea
A lone lighthouse keeper endures months of isolation while his comrade dies and remains on the lamp room floor. With the boat long overdue, he clings to routine and memory as the sea and wind threaten his sanity and the light shines on the dead man. Finally a distant crew signals relief as dawn approaches, revealing the survivor’s final vigil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Creek Neck
Kent County
Delaware
Willingbrook
John Cowgall
Dover Leipsie
Dows
Little Creek Landing
Port Mahon
Gowgill’s Corner
George
Graham
Wales
Tie
Asi
Georgy
Jack
Robin Roughhead
Man
Motheless
Harry
Ezzin
Lne
Readig
Carda
Towapie