Ida Lewis

Biography

Ida Lewis devoted her life to keeping the lights of the coast burning, guiding mariners safely through treacherous waters. As a lighthouse keeper at a time when the role demanded courage, she worked quietly yet tirelessly, tending lanterns and watching the horizon through storms and still nights alike.

Her dedication ensured that vessels could rely on a steady beacon, and her family and friends remember her for compassion and unwavering attention to duty. Ida Lewis’s resting place at Common Burying Ground preserves the memory of a woman who lighted the way for others.