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February 1, 1930
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
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The Baker family of New Bedford, Mass., has tended the same lighthouse station for three generations since 1872, passing the role from grandfather to father to son in unbroken succession.
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Family Tends Sea Light
For Three Generations
WASHINGTON
(AP)
If the United States happened to be a monarchy instead of a republic, C. A. Baker of New Bedford, Mass., certainly would be invested with the title of hereditary keeper of the light, or something equally distinctive.
He, his father before him, and his grandfather before his father, have been keepers of a single lighthouse station off the New Bedford harbor for 59 years in unbroken succession.
The first Baker took charge of the Clark Point light, lighthouse service records reveal, in 1872. He died in 1879, and was replaced by his son, A. C. Baker.
The lighthouse station underwent a change of name just before the present century began, but C. A. Baker was appointed in 1898 to assist his father in keeping the Butler Flats light burning, this being the new name.
In 1911 the second Baker died, and the third Baker stepped forward to his father's and grandfather's post.
For Three Generations
WASHINGTON
(AP)
If the United States happened to be a monarchy instead of a republic, C. A. Baker of New Bedford, Mass., certainly would be invested with the title of hereditary keeper of the light, or something equally distinctive.
He, his father before him, and his grandfather before his father, have been keepers of a single lighthouse station off the New Bedford harbor for 59 years in unbroken succession.
The first Baker took charge of the Clark Point light, lighthouse service records reveal, in 1872. He died in 1879, and was replaced by his son, A. C. Baker.
The lighthouse station underwent a change of name just before the present century began, but C. A. Baker was appointed in 1898 to assist his father in keeping the Butler Flats light burning, this being the new name.
In 1911 the second Baker died, and the third Baker stepped forward to his father's and grandfather's post.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Family
Filial Piety
What keywords are associated?
Lighthouse Keepers
Family Succession
New Bedford
Butler Flats Light
Hereditary Service
What entities or persons were involved?
C. A. Baker
A. C. Baker
The First Baker
Where did it happen?
Off The New Bedford Harbor, Mass.
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Key Persons
C. A. Baker
A. C. Baker
The First Baker
Location
Off The New Bedford Harbor, Mass.
Event Date
1872
Story Details
The Baker family has served as keepers of the Clark Point light (later Butler Flats light) for three generations in unbroken succession since 1872, with each inheriting the role from his father.