Ida Lewis (lighthouse Keeper)

Ida Lewis (lighthouse Keeper)

Idawalley Zorada Lewis (later Lewis-Wilson) (February 25, 1842-October 25, 1911) was an American lighthouse keeper noted for her heroism.

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