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Find and correct the ten fragments in the three paragraphs. a. da Lewis was born on February 25, 1842, in Newport, Rhode Island. Her father, Hosea, had been a coast pilot but was transferred to the Lighthouse Service. Although he was in failing health. In 1853, he was appointed lighthouse keeper at Lime Rock in Newport. Many lighthouse keepers were forced to leave family behind when they assumed their duties. Because the lighthouses were in remote locations and the living situations were poor. At first, Lime Rock had only a shed. For the keeper and a temporary lantern for light. Appropriate housing was constructed in 1857, and Hosea moved his family to Lime Rock. b. Hosea was completely disabled by a stroke. In only a few months. Ida, who was already caring for an ill sister, took care of her father and the lighthouse as well. Keeping the lighthouse lamp lit. At sunset, the lamp had to be filed with oil and refilled at midnight. The reflection needed constant polishing, and the light had to be extinguished in the morning. Since schools were on the mainland, Ida rowed her brothers and sisters to school every day. Strengthening her Rowing ability, which ultimately saved many lives. In 1872, Hosea died, and Ida's mother was appointed keeper. Even though Ida did all the work. Finally, in 1879, Ida became the keeper and received a salary of $500 a year. c. She was the best-known lighthouse keeper because of her many rescues. Some called her "The Bravest Woman in America." Saving eighteen lives during her time of service. In 1867, during a storm, sheepherders had gone into the water after a lost sheep. Ida saved both the sheep and the sheepherders. She became famous, and many important people came to see her. For example, President Ulysses S. Grant. All the ships anchored in the harbor tolled their bells. To honor her after her death. Later, the Rhode Island legislature changed the name of Lime Rock to Ida Lewis Rock, the first and only time this honor was awarded.

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