WINES, Nerva N.
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WINES, Nerva N. (1825-1901), Farallon Islands lighthouse keeper, was born in Mattiuck, Suffolk County, New York. He was the first keeper, and he served from 1855–1859.
Farallon Island Lighthouse was lit for the first time on January 1, 1856 by Head Keeper Nerva N. Wines and Assistant John W. Wines, who, respectively were paid annual salaries of $1,000 and $650. The lighthouse was the sixth lighthouse to be activated on the West Coast. Jack the mule remained on the island for eighteen years to help carry oil and supplies up to the lighthouse.
Nerva N. Wines = [1858 N.Y.] Nancy Ann Mapes (1826-1900)
- Benjamin Wines (c. 1859-)
Nerva Wines died July 14, 1901.
