This was a bonus lighthouse. I didn’t even know there was a light house on the islands, but it makes sense.
White Island Lighthouse. You can see the walkway from the house to the lighthouse is protected from tne elementsWhite Island Lighthouse from a distance
After we left Star Island, we cruised by White Island and got a good look at the Light House. It is also known as the Isles of Shoals Lighthouse.
It was first constructed in 1790 but later rebuilt in 1865. The light house is 58’ tall and its walls are granite that is 2 feet thick.
Thomas B. Laighton was the light keeper, this is interesting because that is the name of the ship that we were on.
This is a cemetery belonging to the Beebe Family and only contains three graves of three young sisters. The cemetery is a bit of a memorial as well.
Beebe Cemetery on Star Island
The graves were of three young sisters named Mitty (7), Millie (4) and Jessie (2). They were the daughters of Rev. George Beebe. The three girls all died of disease weeks apart.
The obelisk with the inscription
Side view of the obelisk with the inscription
There is an obelisk with some inscriptions that are very sad. The inscriptions are getting a bit weathered but most of it can be made out. They look like they have been recently cleaned.
Beebe Cemetery on Star Island
To the best I can figure out the inscriptions below each name read:
JESSIE Died May 30th 1863 Aged 2 years
You are dear child, far, far away, Yet near in spirit too. Welcome indeed will be the day, That brings us all to you.
MILLIE Died June 12th 1863 Aged 4 years old
Dying she kneeled down and prayed: Please Jesus, take me up to the Lighted Place. And HE did.”
MATTIE Died June 23rd, 1863 Aged 7 years old
“I don’t want to die, but I’ll do just as Jesus wants me to.”
BEEBE
The cemetery is tucked away on the far east side of the island and sits just below a large rock and is easily missed. There were some workers clearing out overgrowth and it looked like the stones had been recently cleaned and were in pretty good condition.
Jessie’s Gravestone
Millie’s Gravestone
Mittie’s Gravestone
There seems to be a lot of folklore about these children, and some say they have heard them. Some say they have seen ghosts. Thanks to one of the workers for pointing out the plaque for Dudley Moore. I would have totally missed it. Based on the dates and a little research, I’m pretty sure this is not the British actor that died in 2002. If anyone has any information on plaque, please comment below. I could not find anything on this person and timeframe
Just to the side of the cemetery there is a plaque.
I visited the Tucke Monument on Star Island on while touring the Isle of Sholes. This is a very tall monument obelisk. It stands 45 and a half feet tall.
Standing in front of the monumentTucke Monument
There is a large inscription on this monument dedicated to John Tucke (1702-1773). He was a minister, judge, physician, and philanthropist. On the monument there is an inscription that reads:
Underneath are the Remains of the REV. JOHN TUCKE, A. M. He graduated at Harvard College A. D. 1723, was ordained here July 26, 1732, and died late in august, 1773, Aet. 71. — He was affable and polite in his Manner, amiable in his disposition, of great Piety and Integrity, given to hospitality, Diligent and faithful in his pastoral office, well learned in History and Geography as well as general science, and a careful Physician both to the Bodies and the Souls of his People. — Erected 1800 in memory of the Just. — The inscription above is taken from the sandstone slab placed over the grave of the Rev. John Tucke by Dudley A. Tyng of Newburyport, Mass. — In 1914 a kinsman, EDWARD TUCK, renewed in permanent form this memorial
Crypt with a stone cover
This was a cool monument to see and a nice piece of history to discover. This is a must see for anyone who likes graves and gravestones.
The Caswell Cemetery is an old family cemetery located on Star Island in Rye, NH. The Caswell’s were the largest family on the island and the most wealthy.
Caswell Cemetery with the Gazebo in the background
The cemetery is the visible from the dock and sits just below the gazebo on the Oceanic Hotels Lawn.
Entrance to the Carswell Cemetery
The cemetery is lined with granite rocks and sits nicely on the hill.
Close up of one of the grave markers
Most of the stones are granite and slate. These were the popular choices for the early colonial times on the island. Some of the stones are more worn than the others.
William Caswell’s gravestone
The stones don’t have the most ornate designs carved into them, but the overall shapes are very cool and give it a haunted feel.
View of the Caswell Cemetery from the gazebo
Next time I’m at this location I plan to photograph each of the stones.
This is a popular lighthouse in Portsmouth Harbor. It is a popular subject from the New Castle park. There is a sculpture of an artist and his canvas is the Whaleback Lighthouse.
Whaleback Lighthouse in New Castle
The lighthouse was constructed in 1830 and automated in 1964. This is sure an iconic light house.
Waves crashing on Whaleback Lighthouse just over the border in Kittery, ME
Not far from this light house is the Wood Island Lifesaving Station. This is another historic structure on the Portsmouth Harbor horizon.
The Wood Island Lifesaving Station in Kittery, MEWhaleback Lighthouse with Red Boyue that is named “2KR”
This is a popular lighthouse in Portsmouth Harbor. It is a popular subject from the New Castle park. There is a sculpture of an artist and his canvas is the Whaleback Lighthouse.
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse and Fort. Constitution
The lighthouse was constructed in 1830 and automated in 1964. This is sure an iconic light house.
View of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse from the boat
Not far from this light house is the Wood Island Lifesaving Station. This is another historic structure on the Portsmouth Harbor horizon.
