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There are two males living close to Sherrod Edwards on the 1850 U.S. Census, Ft. Brook, Florida; both are aged 25 and both are carpenters. Census states that they were born in Florida. One is named William and the other is named W.A. One of these gentlemen may be the eldest son of Sherrod and Sarah.
An article appearing in the Sunland Tribune, a weekly newspaper in Tampa, Florida stated that S. Edwards, father of Mrs. Walton Whitehurst of Bay St. Joseph, FL (keeper of Egmont Key lighthouse in the gale of 1848) 13 Nov 1879; 1:3.
According to a report prepared by the Coast Guard Historical Section around 1960: Egmont Key Light was first erected in 1848 with a $10,000 appropriation approved by Congress on March 3, 1847. The first keeper was Sherrod Edwards, who received his appointment on October 11, 1847.
In 1858, the tower was rebuilt on the same site and fitted with a third order lens apparatus. the present tower sits on the north end of sandy Egmont Key marking the entrance to the Ports of Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. Painted all white, it rises 85 feet above sea level and 87 feet above ground. It houses a 140,000 candlepower flashing light which could be seen 15 miles at sea. The station includes, in addition to the light tower, a diaphone type fog horn, a radiobeacon, dwellings for resident Coast Guard personnel and buildings for equipment. The section above was prepared by the U.S. Coast Guard around 1960.
"Egmont Key light was originally intended to be a one-keeper station, but only two months after its completion Sherrod Edwards agreed to take a $100 per month pay reduction (his pay was originally $500 per year) in exchange for the station being provided with an assistant keeper who would be paid $200 per year. Sherrod recommended Marvel Edwards as the assistant keeper. Marvel was probably his son or his brother. No records have been found that shows Marvel's employment at the lighthouse". Source: Lighthouses of Egmont Key, Neil Hurley & Geoffrey Mohlman
Census Records
Living in Ft. Brook Tampa Bay Township, Hamilton County Florida in 1850.
Living separate from his wife and family on the 1860 Census for Hillsborough Co.
Military Service:
Edwards, Sherrod Enlisted 5/10/1862 Company B., 7th Florida Infantry at Tampa. He was dropped soon after.
Reference: Biographical Roster of Florida's Confederate and Union Soldiers, 1861-1863; Hartman and Coles; Volume II
Florida Land Records March 10, 1843, Sherod Edwards and John G. Putman of Madison County, Florida Territory, "for the West half of the North East quarter of Section twenty seven , in Township one North, of Range nine East, in the District of Sands subject to sale at Tallahasse, Florida Territory, containing seventy nine acres and ninety seven hundredths of an acre."
March 10, 1843, Sampson B. Barronton and Sherrod Edwards, of Madison County, Florida Territory, "for the East half of the North West quarter and the West half of the North East quarter of Section fourteen in Township one North of Range nine East, in the Distric of Sands subject to sale at Tallahassee, Florida Territory containing one hundred and sixty acres."
March 10, 1843, Sherrod Edwards, of Madison County, Florida Territory, "for the East half of the South East quarter of Section fourteen, in Township one North, of Range nine East, in the District of Sands subject to sale at Tallahassee, Florida Territory containing eighty acres.
July 10, 1844, Sherod Edwards of Columbia County, East Florida, "for the South East quarter of the North East quarter of the South West quarter of Section twenty two, in Township one, South, of Range thirteen East, in the District of Sands subject to sale as St. Augustine, Florida Territory, containing eighty acres."
July 10, 1844, Sherrod Edwards, of Madison County, Middle Florida, "for the West half of the North West quarter and the North West quarter of the South East quarter of Section nineteen, in Township one, of Range twelve, in the District of Sands subject to sale at St. Augustine, Florida Territory, containing one hundred and nineteen acres, and seventy one hundredths of an acre."
November 1, 1848, Sherrod Edwards, of Madison County, Florida, "for Lots numbered one and Two, being the North East quarter of Fractional Section Twenty Three, in Township one South, of Range Eleven East, in the Distric of Lands subject to sale at Tallahassee Florida, containing one hundred and sixty acres."
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Note: (Research):Tradition holds that Sherrod Edwards resigned immediately following the 1848 hurricane, but the reason may be more mundane. Apparently Edwards resigned in mid-1849 because of the low pay. After his great loss of property during the 1848 storm, Edwards wrote, " �I am growing poorer and poorer daily. This is an expensive country and the salary is so low that I cannot stand it under the same old train of circumstance." Because of the arrangement for an assistant, the Egmont Key Keeper's position was tied for the lowest pay of any lighthouse in the Gulf of Mexico. Edwards' replacement, Michael Sheridan, stayed on the job only about four months.
The 1848 Hurricane Egmont, October 7, 1848 Mr. Walker Dear Sir, I deem it incumbent on my part to give you an account of this recent gale and its affects upon the light house and the surrounding buildings. On the morning of the 25 of Sept., the wind commenced blazing fresh from the east, continuing to increase in its violence and changing towards the south until half past one when it blew from south west such a hurricane as threatened destruction to this whole place. The sea broke upon the shore inundating the whole island to the depth of three feet on its most elevated part. The light house appeared to be in eminent danger, the waves broke upon its walls, full fifteen feet, and the water remained stationary upon the floor of the dwelling house three feet. I am of the opinion that the light house would have washed away had it not been for the mortar which fell from the workmen in building the tower. It formed a kind of retrievement, which protected the basement, it however broke in two places and there the foundation is washed considerably, which is the only material damage that the light tower sustained. The foundation of the dwelling house is much washed entirely, undermining the walls of the house, and carrying in sand and dirt entirely filling the cellar and cistern; the piazza is broken down from the body of the house, sunk in its foundations, and partly broken in two: the roof, of the main body of the house, is also slanted; the lightning rod is broken in two places, the gutters are broken to pieces and blown away, in a great degree; the kitchen chimney is some what injured, the hearth is washed up, and the whole place is rendered almost untenable. It is my opinion, that, unless there is some protection erected here, the next gale we have will demolish the whole works. The northern point of the island is washed away as much as 50 or 60 feet. The two nearest Keys on the south Sand and Savage keys, the former has disappeared, the latter is partly gone. Your most Obt. Sert. Sherrod Edwards Light house Keeper Egmont Key
******************************************** "The blow arrived in earnest at about 8:00 a.m. on Monday, the twenty-fifth. A shift in the wind from the east to the southeast heralded the change. Likely, Egmont Key lighthouse keeper Sherrod Edwards, his son and apprentice lighthouse keeper Marvel Edwards and his family knew first the dangers in store for Tampa Bay residents. The tide rose so quickly at the key that two feet of water surrounded Edwards' home before he realized the need to take action. Having few options in his isolated location, Edwards did what he could to protect his loved ones. "He placed his family in his boat and waded with it to the middle of the island," recalled pioneer John A. Bethell, "and secured it to the palmettos until the gale was over."6 " Source: "The most terrible gale ever known" -Tampa and the Hurricane of 1848, by Canter Brown, Jr. Carter Brown, Jr. references Bethell, History of Point Pinellas, 77.
******************************************** Archibald McNeill was known to have been in Thomas Co. Georgia in 1826. He served on the Petit Jury there, along with his father-in-law, Christopher H. Edwards, and brothers-in-law, Sherrod Edwards, James Edwards and Benjamin Edwards. All these men would also move to Florida.
Christopher Edwards, ca. 1778-1853+, served as Coroner of Thomas County, Georgia, before moving to Leon County, Florida.
In 1830, Archibald and his wife, Cynthia Jemima Edwards were living near Christopher and Benjamin in Leon Co. By 1833 they all removed to the Madison Co. Florida area. Archibald was the first Postmaster of Madison Co., and would later serve as Clerk and Justice of the Peace. Christopher Edwards and son, Sherrod were also office holders in Madison County. Christopher was Sheriff in 1837. He and son Benjamin are found there on the 1850 census. Old Christopher left several marriage records in Madison Co. where he appears to have married several times into his old age. Son, Sherrod Edwards would live out his life in Madison, Lafayette and Hillsborough counties. He served as a soldier in the Seminole Wars and later as a Representative to the State Legislature--as would his only son, Marvel M. Edwards.
It was I who posted the bios for Jim Powell. I descend from Archibald and Cynthia Jemima Edwards McNeill. I've researched them for several years and compiled a good deal. I have not found much beyond Christopher's family. I believe his parents were William and Susannah Edwards. Wm. died in Montgomery Co. Ga. ca. 1810. I'm pretty sure that several brothers of Christopher were also living there--and later in Telfair Co. Ga. Neal "Cullen" Edwards was very likely a brother. He also left many descendants in Florida.
I assume that the Susan Whitehurst was a daughter of Mary Etta Edwards and George Whitehurst. I did not have any children listed for Susan in my file. Not sure of the relationship of Laura. I do have a good deal of the Sherrod Edwards line documented, however. His son, Marvel McFarland Edwards died while in the Florida Legislature. He was shot on the Courthouse steps. Seems he and the Sheriff were drinking and decided to see who was the best man in the County. The Sheriff shot Marvel---who then beat him unmercifully before dying. The McNeills retained the names; Marvel, Sherrod and Christopher in later generations. I'd love to hear what you have on Sherrod. I too, have a good deal. Trouble is, the name is so common, and there were so many in Florida with it, that it's hard to figure out just who was a brother, uncle, cousin, or no relation at all. I have many others documented who almost certainly relate, but not sure how. I do know that the Sustrunk family was related. Old Christopher married twice when an old man in Madison Co. Clearly these were not his first--or perhaps even second marriages. My Cynthia Jemima Edwards, on her death cert. shows what appears to be "Homerville, Clinch Co. Ga." as place of birth, ca. 1807. Problem is, Clinch was not formed till many years afterward.
I welcome you to anything I can share with you. Glad to have someone else to pick up the trail. I'll paste my notes on Sherrod below: Kevin
1826, June Term; Sherrod and brother Benjamin as well as father, Christopher Edwards and Archibald McNeill, were all members of the Petit Jury of Thomas Co. Ga.
1827, June Term: Sherrard Edwards and A. McNeill are listed as Petit Jurors. ((Note: The following entry is under the list: Whereupon it is considered and ordered by the Court that Jim, Bob, and Billy be retained in the secure Custody of the Sheriff of this County until Wednesday the twenty seventh of this month, when they will by the Sheriff or his Lawful Deputy, be taken to the Common place of execution or near the town of Thomasville, in said County, between the hours of ten---). Note: this was the sentence to the Indians who killed two brothers.
1829, May Term: Christopher Edwards, Benjamin Edwards, James Edwards and Sherrard Edwards are all drawn as potential Thomas Co. Ga. Jurors. It appears that Sherrod was selected to serve on Jury no.1.
1830 Census: Sharard Edwards is listed on page 18, of the Thomas Co. Georgia census.
1832, Nov Term: Thomas Co. Ga. Petit Jury no.2 lists Sherrod Edwards.
1838: "Sherrod Edwards - 1st Sgt: Capt Livingston's Co. (2nd Service), Taylor's Batt'n, Middle Fla. Mtd Vols. Florida War Enrolled Aug 12, 1838 - Where enrolled Fort Jackson, M.FL Muster-out Roll dated Nov. 12, 1838"
1838: C.C. Edwards - Sgt: Capt Livingston's Co. (2nd Service), Taylor's Batt'n, Middle Fla. Mtd Vols. Florida War Enrolled Aug 12, 1838 - Where enrolled Fort Jackson, for a period of six months. M.FL Muster-out Roll dated Nov. 12, 1838"
The following are land deed records of Madison Co. Florida:
1837, Jul. 29; Sherrod Edwards is listed in the Madison Co. Florida Deed Records. He bought land from Samuel B. Richardson, on the South West Corner of the Court House Square, in San Pedro. He is listed as being a resident of Thomas Co. Georgia. Archibald McNeill is the Recording Clerk, and both Archibald and James McNeill are Witnesses.
1838, Jan. 20; Sherrod Edwards buys from Archibald McNeill, land for $400. Two parcels of 4600 acres each. Signed by Arch'd McNeill, Witnessed by James McNeill and S.B. Richardson. Jemima McNeill gives her O.K.
1838, Jan. 30; Jemima (Edwards) McNeill confirms her consent in the transaction above.
1839, Jul. 27; Deed Book B: Sherrod Edwards and M. C. Livingston purchase from Madison town Commissioners for $1. lot #191, section 29, lot 193, 194.
1838, Sept 15: Sherod Edwards is listed as a 1st Sgt. in Capt. Livingston's Co. (2nd Service), Taylor's batt'n, Middle Fla. Mtd. Vols. (Florida War). Muster in, Nov. 12 1838. Enrolled, Aug 12, 1838; Ft. Jackson for 6 months. G. W. Chase, Copyist. Card #11875873 & 11875961. Sabine, Copyist.
1839, May 23; Sherrod Edwards is witness to a land transaction between Edwin D. Coleman and M.C. Livingston.
1839, Jul. 27; Deed Book B: Sherrod Edwards is witness to indenture between Solomon Rouse and S. B. Barrington; also Joseph Moors and Thos. M Anderson, Deputy Clerk.
1839, Jul. 27; Sherrod Edwards is witness to a land deed involving Madison Livingston.
1839, Oct. 14; Sherrod and Sarah Edwards sell to Lewis H. Bryant land ( $200. for lot #171 fronting fifty feet on Pinkey street, one hundred feet on Henry St. in Sec 27.) St. Madison Co. Florida. Dower witnessed by Ed Howland and D. R. Townsend J.P.
1840, Jan. 28; Sherrod Edwards sells to Charles C. Hall land .
1840, Mar. 28; Sherrod and Sarah Edwards sell land to Charles Hall of Leon Co. land on Rutledge St. in Madison Court House, Madison Co. Florida.
1840, Apr. 15; Sherrod Edwards, Sheriff of Madison Co. sells Lewis Lenear land on the Withlchoacha (sic) river. He signs his name, Sherrod Edwards, Deputy Sheriff.
1840, Apr. 28; Sherrod and Sarah Edwards sell to Joseph Moore, land in Madison Co. Florida.
1840, May 20; Sherrod and Sarah Edwards sell to William R. Hays land in the Town of Madison.
1840, Jul. 3; The sale of land to Sherrod Edwards from Edwin D. Coleman is recorded.
1840, Jul. 30; Sherrod Edwards and wife, Sarah, sell to William R. Patterson, Land in the Town of Madison, Madison Co. Florida.
1840, Sep. 15; Sherrod is witness to a transaction between Madison Livingston and William McKinney.
1840, Sep. 16; Sherrod Edwards bought from John and Sarah A. Putnam, land in Madison County, Florida.
1840, Sep. 16/17; Sherrod and wife, Sarah Edwards sell to Sam. J. Perry for $500. land in Madison County. This may have been a land trade of some sort.
1840 Census: Therod Edwards is listed in the Madison Co. Florida census.
1840 Census, Jefferson Co, Florida: Sherd? one male under 10, one ea. 20-30 and 30-40; two females under 5, one under 10, one under 15, and one 20-30.
1841, Jan. 2; Sherrod Edwards and wife, Sarah, sell to Cyrus N. Osgood, land in Madison Co.
1841, Apr. 3; Sherrod Edwards and Madison C. Livingston sell to Michael W. McLeary (sic) several lots in the town of Madison Court House, Madison Co. Florida.
1841, Apr. 20; Sarah Edwards and Ariana Livingston relinquish their dower and affirm a land transaction concerning their husbands.
1841, Apr. 26; Sherrod is a witness in a transaction between Sam. J. Perry and Thomas M. Anderson.
1841, Aug. 21; Sherrod is a witness to a land transaction between James McClendon, Constable of Madison Co. and William M. Thomas.
1842, Oct 3: Sherrod Edwards is listed in Madison Co. Fl., along with Geo. H. Smith and Madison C. Livingston, as selling for $1. to John W. Anderson, their Attorney, Land (not named).
1842, Sherod Edwards is elected to serve in the Florida Legislative Council, representing the county of Madison.
EDWARDS, SHEROD FL SUWANNEE 7/10/1844 ST. AUGUSTINE 351 FL0320__.208
EDWARDS, SHEROD FL MADISON 3/10/1843 TALLAHASSEE 7857 FL0170__.212
EDWARDS, SHERROD FL SUWANNEE 7/10/1844 ST. AUGUSTINE 222 FL0320__.144
EDWARDS, SHERROD FL MADISON 3/10/1843 TALLAHASSEE 7775 FL0170__.133
EDWARDS, SHERROD FL MADISON 3/10/1843 TALLAHASSEE 7910 FL0170__.263
EDWARDS, SHERROD FL MADISON, SUWANNEE 11/1/1848 TALLAHASSEE 8950 FL0190__.364
1843, Mar 10: Sherrod Edwards is listed in the Tallahassee land office two times, at Aliquot 1N9E1, Section 14 and Section 27. One of the purchases was made together with John Green Pittman.
1843, Justice of the Peace, for the county of Madison, Florida. Source: p. 106, Journal of the Proceedings of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida Begun and Held in the City of Tallahassee on Monday the Second Day of January Eighteen Hundred and Forty-Three. Tallahassee: S.S. Sibley, Printer, Floridian Office, 1843.
1844, Jul 10: Sherrod is listed in the St. Augustine Land office regarding 0 acres at 1S12E1
1844, Jul 10: " " " "119.7100 acres "
1845 Census: Therod Edwards is listed in the Madison Co. Florida census.
1845 1st Florida Statewide Election, 26 May 1845: S. Edwards unsuccessfully ran for State Senator for Madison County. He lost to Dennit H. Mays. J. C. McGehee also ran for the office. Source: File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Betty Norem, BNOREM@aol.com
1847 1st Lighthouse Keeper, Egmont Key Light. Sherod Edwards was the keeper of the lighthouse on Egmont Key, Manatee (later Pinellas) County, Florida from 11 October 1847 until before March 1850. He resigned due to low pay. Paid $400 per year. Marvell Edwards was recommended as Assistant Keeper in July 1848. Source: Registers of Lighthouse Keepers, 1845-1912, North Carolina through Texas. M1373, Roll #3.
1848, Nov 1: Sherrod Edwards is listed in the Tallahassee Land office regarding 160 acres at 1S11E1
1850 Census: Sherard Edwards is found in the Hillsborough Co. Florida census.
1850 Slave Schedule for Hillsborough Co:
30 Edward Sherad 1 24 F B 0 0 0 |
31 Edward Sherad 1 8 F M 0 0 0 |
32 Edward Sherad 1 6 M M 0 0 0 |
33 Edward Sherad 1 3 M M 0 0 0
1857, June 29-December 28, Muster Roll, Capt. James F. P. Johnston's Company, Florida Mounted Volunteers Edwards, Pvt. Sherrod, age 50, born Montgomery County, Georgia, 5'10" tall; fair-blue-brown, farmer.
1857, Dec 22: Florida Department of Military Affairs, Special Archives Publication Number, 72, Florida Militia Muster Rolls, Seminole Indian Wars, Vo. 6, State Arsenal St. St. Francis Barracks, St. Augustine, Florida. William Kendrick's Independent company of Florida Mounted Volunteers. Dec. 22, 1857. 11 Jan. 1858-10 May 1858.
Pvt. Sherod Edwards, age 45.
1860, Jul 5: Hilsborough Co. Florida census lists Sherrad Edwards, Fisherman, 56 years old, native of Ga. $3,100 personal estate. Nearby are many relatives; x-wife, Sarah and children including those who married the Whitehursts.
1870 census of Lafayette co. Fl., New Troy P.O..
Sistrunk Sarah 35 F W Keeping House born Ga. cannot read or write
" Mary J. 20 F W At Home " "
" Elizabeth 18 " " "
" Thomas 17 M W " "
" James? 14 " " "
" Ellen 13 F W " "
" Eveline 8 " " " "
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Edwards Sherrod 64 M W Farmer 100 Real Prop. 100 Personal Prop. Ga.
Gillett David 10 At Home Ga.
" James 8 " "
Edwards James 1 " Fl.
1880 Census Place: Precinct 4, Hillsborough, Florida
Source: FHL Film 1254128 National Archives Film T9-0128 Page 400B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Sarod EDWARDS Self M M W 84 GA
Occ: Farmer Fa: GA Mo: GA
Edwards, Sherod Pvt, 06:056-57 Sgt, 06:050-51, 06:112-113, 06:114-115 Edward s, Sherrod 1st Lt, 06:060-61, 06:062-63 Capt, 04:0035 Pvt, 02:038-39, 05:070-71, 05:072-73, 05:074-75, 05:076-77 Sgt, 06:052-53, 06:054-55
Egmont Key Lighthouse Keepers
Keepers
Edward Walker recommended as first keeper
Sherrod Edwards
Michael Sheridan
N. Alston Jameson
John F. Hagen
John Butler
Frederick Tresea
George V. Richards
William S. Spencer
William T. Coons
Mathew P. Lyons
Charles Moore
Walter S. Bargess
William Bahrt
John Peterson
George H. Gibson
Assistant Keepers
Marvel Edwards, recommended as asstistant keeper
William Rigby
Daniel Clark
John Fagen
J.B. Morrison
W.B. Walton
Hiram A. McLead
Willie Coons
Eugene Coons
B. C. Leonardy
Charles Moore
Caroline Coons
W. K. Robinson
Thomas J. Bell
Richard B. Straw
James Gardener
Thomas Cassidy
John Olsen
Thomas A. Moody
Charles Henry Williams
Edward Woodward
Lighting the Way: The Egmont Key Lighthouse
by Capt. Richard Johnson
It has been 150 years since light keeper Sherrod Edwards first carried cans of lamp oil up the spiral staircase of the lighthouse on Egmont Key. But this magnificent beacon, rebuilt "to withstand any storm" after a hurricane in the late 1840s, still stands guard at the entrance to Tampa Bay, welcoming mariners and visitors.
The 71-foot-high lighthouse has been vital to the safety of commerce on Florida's west coast for more than a century. First constructed in 1848 to support commercial trade along the nation's Gulf Coast, it was the only lighthouse between the Panhandle and Key West. While guiding ships along the coast, it also marked the entrance to the increasingly important port of Tampa.
The first lighthouse was built with brick and cost $10,000. It was located about 100 feet northeast of the existing structure on the north end of the island. The keeper's house, also brick, was constructed nearby for Edwards and his family. The lighthouse was first lit in April 1848 when they moved in. Less than six months later, in September, a hurricane ravaged the lighthouse. Stories say Edwards and his family took refuge in a rowboat tied to a palm tree as water rose over the island.
With the first tower damaged beyond repair, a new, taller lighthouse - which still stands today - was constructed in 1858 for $16,000. Other buildings were added over the years. A small brick building was constructed in 1895 near the lighthouse to store lamp oil; a larger brick building erected in the 1920s housed the island's radio transmitter.
Other structures have since been torn down. Two large sheds near the bayside dock served as a depot for navigational buoys along Florida's Gulf Coast in the late 1800s. For a time, all buoys between St. Marks and Key West were maintained and stored on Egmont Key. An assistant light keeper's house was added in 1899. All that remains of that house is a cistern, which is still used today.
Over the years, numerous improvements were made to the light station and the dock was rebuilt several times. Almost every recorded annual report to the Lighthouse Board includes some reference to repairs, improvements or rebuilding, mostly to mitigate damage from storms.
The life of the lighthouse keeper was not easy. For the most part, the light keeper, his assistant and their families were the only people on the island. Bulk supplies like oil for the light were brought in just once a year, and the families raised much of their own food, while traveling by small boat to Bradenton or Tampa for other supplies.
Maintaining a lighthouse with an oil lamp required constant attention to trimming and adjusting wicks, cleaning the chimney and lenses, and washing the windows of the lantern room. While the light was bright and well-focused for an oil lamp, it was not nearly as bright as an electric light, and scrupulous attention to maintaining the cleanliness of every part of the system was necessary to ensure that the light would not be obscured. Each day they worked from dawn until about 10 a.m. just cleaning up and preparing the light for the next night's work. Curtains hung from dawn until dusk to prevent discoloration of the lens glass.
In 1939, the Coast Guard took over the lighthouse service and converted the newer light-keeper's house into a barracks for a small crew. A few years later, the lighthouse was renovated. With the upper portion of the brick tower deteriorating, the tower was trimmed several feet for stabilization, and an aircraft-style rotating beacon replaced the original oil lamp. Illumination surged from 3,000 candlepower to 175,000 candlepower, visible on a clear night from as far as 22 miles away.
But it wasn't until the late 1980s that the light was fully automated and the Coast Guard personnel reassigned. Shortly after that the Florida State Park Service joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in caring for the island's natural resources.
Through the years, a series of light keepers about whom we know very little, worked through heat and hurricane, battling mosquitoes and winter gales, to keep the Egmont light working and the station in good order. Even with modern advances in navigation, the light remains an important aid to mariners and aviators destined for Tampa Bay.
Capt. Richard Johnson, president of the Egmont Key Alliance, teaches sailing at the St. Petersburg branch of the Annapolis Sailing School. For more information on Egmont Key or the Egmont Key Alliance, call 727-867-8102.
Source: e-mail (jpurcell@volcano.net)from James Kevin Purcell, dated 18 April 2004.
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