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A veteran of the Civil War, Keeper Walter S. Rogers was in poor health when he began as keeper, weighing only 101 pounds. By 1881, he weighed 216 pounds, crediting the fresh air and exercise on the island with improving his health. He served on Bakers Island for 28 years. He died in 1926. During his career, he assisted in 21 wrecks, saving six men from the raging sea and recovering the bodies of three who had perished. (Essex National Heritage Commission Collection) Back to the edition of: Nov/Dec 2024
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Bakers Island Light [Farm] House Fixer
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