Thomas Lamphier
| Thomas Lamphier | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1869 |
| Occupation | Lighthouse keeper |
Thomas Lamphier was keeper of the St. Ignace Lighthouse from 1867–68, died in winter 1868–69 and was buried on Bowman Island by Indians who found his widow; the white-haired widow became a local legend.[1]
References
- ↑ Jim Sigurdson, "Lighthouse of Doom", Papers to 1967, Centennial issue (Thunder Bay Historical Society, 1967), p. 10. Archived: datum.locker.