Ida Lewis

For other people named Ida Lewis, see Ida Lewis (disambiguation).

Ida Lewis
Born
Idawalley Zorada Lewis[1]

(1842-02-25)February 25, 1842
Newport, Rhode Island, US
DiedOctober 24, 1911(1911-10-24) (aged 69)
Lime Rock Island, Rhode Island, US
Burial placeCommon Burying Ground, Rhode Island
Spouse
William Wilson
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(m. 1870; sep. 1872)​
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Idawalley Zoradia Lewis[a] (February 25, 1842 – October 24, 1911) was an American lighthouse keeper noted for her heroism in rescuing people from the seas.

  1. ^ Skomal 2010, p. 24.
  2. ^ a b Skomal 2010, p. 56.
  3. ^ Skomal 2010, p. 25.


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