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WRANGELL, ALASKA VITAL STATISTIC RECORDS

D Anderson, (Daughter) DOD: 1913 DOB: About 18 years old. Died at Shakes Hot Springs on Stikine River along with father Peter “Capt. Kidd” Anderson. 02/13/1913 1:5 WS

B Anderson, (Daughter)

DOB: 05/12/1929 Parents: M/M Carl Anderson 05/16/1929 1:5 WS

B Anderson, (Son)

D DOD: 07/17/1929 DOB: 07/17/1929 at Wrangell, Alaska Info: Parents: M/M Ernest Anderson 07/18/1929 1:4 WS

B Anderson, (Son) DOB: 08/17/1931 Parents: M/M A.B. Anderson 08/21/.1931 1:1 WS

D Anderson, Andy DOD: 04/28/1951 DOB: at Bo Telemarken, Norway Age 75 years; Alaska Pioneer of 1898; former Wrangell merchant; brother: Ole Johnson who died at Wrangell in 1935. See also 05/11/1951 1:6 WS, he left $5,000.00 to the hospital. 05/04/1951 1:4 WS

D Anderson, Clarence H.

DOD: 05/20/1951 DOB: at Scofield, Oregon Age 25 years; boating accident; Parents: M/M Thomas Anderson; Sisters: Florence Miller, Doris Norton; Brother: Arthur Anderson. 05/25/1951 1:6 WS

D Anderson, E. DOD: 1913 DOB: About 25 years; drowned 1913; no page info

D Anderson, John E.


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DOD: 1912 DOB: 07/25/1912 1:3 WS

D Anderson, Peter DOD: 1913 DOB: About 60 years old. Died at Shakes Hot Springs on Stikine River along with daughter. Known as “Capt. Kidd.” 02/13/1913 1:5 WS

D Andrew, Jennie DOD: 1927 DOB: Age 1 year. Parents: M/M Sam Andrew 06/02/1927 2:3 WS

D Armour, Elsie DOD: 1932 DOB: Age 17 years. Died at Wrangell Institute of TB. From Klawock. 11/18/1932 1:5WS

D Armstrong, Ed DOD: 09/12/1913 DOB: at Telegraph Creek, B.C. Age 38 years. Also known as “Casey” Armstrong. Died at Juneau, Alaska. Interpretor for court at Juneau. See also “The Founding of Juneau,” by Robert DeArmond, page 136 09/1913; no page info

D Arola, Isaac DOD: 1932 DOB: at Finland Age 71 years. Heart disease and asthma. Came from Finland with wife and infant son about 1888 to Astoria, Oregon. Spouse died in 1893 at Oregon. Sons: Carl, John, George. Grandaughter: Elna Arola. Grandson: Edward Arola. Was in the Klondike and Dawson. 12/23/1932 1:4 WS

B Austin, (Son) DOB: 09/21/1931 Parents: M/M Donald Austin 09/25/1931 1:1 WS

D Austin, Mrs. Donald DOD: 11/19/1918 DOB:


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Died of Pneumonia. Was the fourth Native to die of the illness in 6 days. 11/21/1918 1:4 WS

D Axberg, Erma DOD: 10/17/1949 DOB: 12/08/1931 Age 17 years. Died in house fire. Grandfather: Otto Feller,,Sr. Half-Brother: Walter Half-Sister: Helen John. Family members: Otto, John, Tommy and Christine Feller. 10/29/1948 1:5 WS

D Baggs, Judd E. DOD: 05/21/1930 DOB: Died at Ketchikan. Obituary: Ketchikan Chronicle 05/29/1930 06/12/1930 1:3 WS

D Baker, George DOD: 1898 DOB: Age 53 years. From Stockton, California. Buried at Old Russian Graveyard in Wrangell. Two daughters in California. 03/26/1898 3:1 & 4 SRJ

D Barnes, F. C.

DOD: 07/30/1931 DOB: 1854 at Albany, New York Died at his home in Portland, Oregon; Spouse passed away last September. Built cannery at Lake Bay in 1901 and operated until 1927. Four daughters and one son. 07/31/1931 1:5 WS

D Barnes, Frank DOD: 10/11/1940 DOB: Age 50 years. From injuries caused by bear attack on Stikine River. Spouse: Doris; Parents: M/M F.C. Barnes; Daughter: Mrs. Clarence Henning; Son: Frank P. Barnes; Four sisters. Fisherman, mayor in Wrangell. Related story week before oibtuary. 10/11/1940 1:1 WS

D Barnes, George Hiram DOD: 05/10/1932 DOB: 1864 at Erie County, Ottawa 05/20/1932 1:5 WS

B Barnes, Peggy DOB: 07/23/1942 at Seattle, Washington Parents: M/M Frank P. Barnes 07/24/1942 1:1 WS


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B Batten, Theron De Los DOB: 07/29/1930 Parents: M/M De Los Batten 07/31/1930 4:6 WS

D Beardsell, John DOD: 1928 DOB: Age 90 years 17 days. Died at Pioneer’s Home in Sitka, Alaska. 09/20/1928 1:2 WS

D Behovic, (Daughter)

DOD: 1927 DOB: Age 3 months. Daughter of Mrs. Edna Behovic (sic). 06/16/1927 4: WS

D Bennett, Mrs. F. R. DOD: 1928 DOB: 02/02/1928 1:5 WS

D Berg, Ludwig DOD: 05/31/1944 DOB: at Trondheim, Norway Age 88 years. Married his wife (who survives him) on 03/27/1882 in Ramsdalen, Norway. Came to U.S. in 1891, settling in Michigan. Returned to Norway where two children born, then returned to Michigan in the late 1890’s and then to Wrangell in 1900. Involved in dairy, fish buyer and mining in Wrangell. Children: Mrs. Cope C. Mundy, J.E. Berg, John Berg, Mrs. S.A. Shepard, Mrs. Ed Christensen, L.C. Berg. Three other children died in Norway and one, Alfred, in Petersburg, Alaska. Twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Sistger: Mrs. Bertina Tingstad, Seattle. 06/02/1944 1:2 WS

D Berger, William DOD: 07/06/1945 DOB: at Lake County, Illionois Age 75 years. Died at his ranch on Sergief Island, mouth of the Stikine River after long illness. Raised cattle, berries and vegetables. Came to Wrangell from Lake County, Illinois. in 1896 first to Colorado and then Idaho. Came to Fort Wrangell in 1898 for the Klondike. He made it as far as Glenora, B.C. on the Stikine River and returned to the lower 48. Returned to Wrangell about 1925. Sister: Mrs. Haigle and her son Otto Haigle from Burnham, Illinois a town built on the farm of Berger’s parents. 07/06/1945 1:5 WS

D Berry, (Infant) DOD: 1927 DOB: 1927 Age 3 months from whooping cough.


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D Binkley, Charles DOD: 1932 DOB: Died at Seattle, Washington from Pneumonia. Married to Mrs. Peggy Brown in 01/1919 at San Francisco, California. She was from Tucson, Arizona. Binkley was associated wtih Barrington Transportation. Designed boats for river transportation, some of which were used by the Alaska Engineering Commission. See also 12/26/1918 1:6

WS “Binkley-Brown.”

01/18/1932 1:1 WS

D Binkley, Eva DOD: 1927 DOB: Mrs. W. S. Binkley 04/14/1927 1:5 WS

D Binkley, Kenneth DOD: 07/26/1947 DOB: 07/19/1929 Age 18 years. Drowned in boating accident. Kenneth escaped death from drwoning 12 years ago near the old Standard Oil site in which his sisters, brother and cousin drowned. Parents: Paul and Marjorie Binkley. Suriving Sisters: Mrs. Morris Larson, Mrs. Gordon Beuthe. Cousin: Bill Binkley. As of newspaper publish date his body not found. 08/01/1947 1:5 WS

D Black, (male) DOD: 05/1898 DOB: Drowned on the Stikine River. Confusion of his name as “Matthewson, Black or

McDonald.” Was in the company of W.C. MacKinnon who also drowned but his body not found. 05/21/1898 4:4 SRJ

D Black, Mrs. Scott DOD: 05/10/1926 DOB: at Oregon 1869 Age 57 years. Cirrhosis of liver. Came to Wrangell from Ketchikan to go into Cassiar with husband. Spouse. Mother survives in Portland, Oregon. Son: Bert Woolridge of Wallace, Idaho. 05/13/1926 1:3 WS

D Blackburn, Claude DOD: 03/1930 DOB: 1874 at East Union, Maine. Poem by Earl West dedicated to him. 03/13/1930 1:5 WS

D Blaine, James E.


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DOD: 06/02/1930 DOB: Buried at Yakutat. Was a fisherman. Cousin: Mrs. Joe Barney of Wrangell. 06/12/1930 4: WS

D Boatman, Lemmie DOD: 12/31/1928 DOB: Age 25 years old. Drowned. 01/03/1929 1:5 WS

D Borch, Charles DOD: 04/27/1931 DOB: at Denmark Died at Pioneer’s Home at Sitka, Alaska. Buried at Wrangell. Left Denmark in 1885.

B Bowman, (Son)

DOB: 07/31/1929 Parents: M/M Henry Bowman 08/01/1929 4:4 WS

D Bowman, Alfred DOD: 10/25/1931 DOB: 1854 at Iowa 10/30/1931 1:3 WS

D Bradley, (Daughter) DOB: 04/04/1932 Parents: M/M James Bradley 04/08/1932 4:3 WS

D Bradley, Harry

DOD: 11/15/1913 DOB: Age 21 years. Brothers: James and George. 11/20/1913 1:5 WS

D Bradley, John DOD: 1923 DOB: 10/25/1923 1:5 WS

D Bradley, William I.

DOD: 10/25/1950


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DOB: 03/29/1869 Isle of Wright, England. Age 81 years. From heart failure. Became U.S. Citizen 10/15/1898. Served in U.S. Army during Spanish-American war with F.G. Hanford, Wrangell, in Co. C of the 4th U.S. Infantry. Movd to Blaine, Washington after the service. Came to Wrangell aobut 25 years ago. Member of Pioneers Igloo No. 2. 10/27/1950 1:2 WS

B Broderick, (Son)

DOB: 05/1899 Parents: M/M Wm. Broderick. Mr. Broderick was town watchman at Fort Wrangell. 05/13/1899 4:1 SRJ

D Bronovich, George DOD: 05/21/1899 DOB: From Pneumonia. Sisters: Emma Case, Mrs. Frobese, Miss Cecilia Bronovich. Borhter: Joseph Bronovich. 05/27/1899 1:5 SRJ

D Bronson, F. E. DOD: 12/02/1929 DOB: Died at Seattle, Washington. Deputy Collector of Customs agent at border on Stikine River. 12/05/1929 1:6 WS

D Brown, (male) DOD: 09/1898 DOB: Drowned on Stikine River at Big Riffle. 09/03/1898 1:4 SRJ

D Brown, A. C.

DOD: 09/1915 DOB: at Wrangell, Alaska About age 52 years. Accidentally shot by son. Agent for Alaska Commercial Company when he was younger. While at Istalick, he rescued the crew of the S.S. C.G. White, which wrecked off Kodiak in fall of 1888. Reportedly the most daring rescue in the history of the Northland for which he received an award from the U.S. Government. 09/30/1915 1:6 WS

D Brown, Charles

DOD: 1892 DOB: Parnter with Wm. King Lear in merchandise store at Fort Wrangell, Alaska. See also “The Founding of Juneau,” by Robert DeArmond, page 143. Town Lot and Lands Book “C” page 208

D Brown, O. A.

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DOB: Died at Pasadena, California. President of Alaska Packers Association at Wrangell, Alaska. 06/09/1927 1:4 WS

D Brunn, Ralphael D.

DOD: 07/19/1931 DOB: 04/18/1863 at Lewiston, Idaho Worked for Barrington Transportation 07/31/1931 1:2 WS

B Bryan, (Son)

DOB: 12/24/1931 Parents: Mrs. Lizzie Bryan 12/25/1931 8:5 WS

B Bunnel, Arthur Lee DOB: 1929 Parents: M/M Lee Bunnell 05/09/1929 1:3 WS

D Callbreath, J. Frank DOD: 1930 at Telegraph Creek, B.C. DOB: at Springfield Ranch in the Carbiou country of British Columbia. Son of Capt. John C. Callbreath from New York state. Sons: Roy, Charles. Daughter: Jeanette. See also 03/04/1930 1:3 WS story.

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D Callbreath, James K. DOD: 1930 at Pioneer’s Home at Sitka, Alaska. DOB: Died shortly after older brother J. Frank Callbreath. 04/03/1930 1:3 WS

D Campen, H. W. DOD: 1930 at Mountain View, California DOB: Age 88 years. Son: Walter Campen. Daughter: Mrs. W.D. Gross 06/12/1930 1:5 WS

D Carson, Jefferson DOD: 1927 at Pioneer’s Home at Sitka, Alaska. DOB: 05/12/1927 1:2 WS


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D Carson, Mrs. Ben DOD: 01/16/1950 at Wrangell, Alaska DOB: at Ste Sault Marie, Michigan Age 39 years. From heart attack. Spouse. Member of Eastern Star, Emblem Club and American Legion Auxilliary. 01/20/1950 1:5 WS

B Case (Son)

DOB: 12/22/1898 Parents: Thomas J. and Emma Case. 12/24/1898 1:5 SRJ

D Case, Karta DOD: 10/28/1814 DOB: 1889 at Karta Bay on Chickaman River, Alaska. Age 25 years. Accidently shot himself during hunting. Parents: Tom and Emma Case. 10/29/1914 1:1 WS

D Case, Thomas J. DOD: 04/08/1932 DOB: 1849 at Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Age 83 years. Pioneer Wrangell businessman, resident of Alaska for 50 years. U.S. Army, merchant at Loring, Alaska, Fort Wrangell. Justice of the Peace at Loring. First member of Wrangell town council. Spouse: Emma Baronovich. Sons: Tom, Oscar, Lawrence, George. Daugther: Mrs. George Hatton. Son, Karta Case died in 1914. 04/15/1932 1:4 WS

D Chisholm, Mrs. L. B. DOD: 05/05/1947 DOB: 07/23/1876 at Plattsburgh, New York. Age 71 years. From cancer. Married to L.B. Chisholm in 06/13/1899 at Keeseville, New York. Spouse. Daughter: Mrs. W.P. Johnson. Son: Warren C. Chisholm was lost at sea during war. Brother: J.F. Meserve. Sisters: Connie McCauley, Katherine Liberty, Lelia Thomas. 05/16/1947 1:5 WS

D Choquette, Alexander “Buck” DOD: 1898 at Dawson City, Yukon Territory DOB: 1829 at Quebec Died during Klondike Gold Rush. Married Georgiana Shakes, daughter of Chief Shakes in 1860. Discovered gold on the Stikine River, the first gold rush in the area. See also “Buck Choquette: Stampeder,” by Henry Clark. Irene Ingle Public Library,

Reference Section, Wrangell, Alaska.

07/30/1898 4:2 SRJ

D Choquette, John DOD: 02/1936 DOB: 1872


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Age 64 years. Son of Alexander “Buck” Choquette. From injuries and complications from truck accident. Spouse. Son: Fred Daughter: Mrs. Fred Porter. Grandson: Fred Porter. Two Daughters. Sisters: Mrs. Marcus Wigg, Mrs. Georgia Clark. Brother: Darby.

D Choquette, William DOD: 12/04/1944 DOB: Age 40 years. Died at Morningside Sanitarium, Portland, Oregon. Was there since May 1942. Wife: Edna. Children: Winona, William, Jr. Mother: Josie Ukas. Brother: Harry Sister: Mrs. Virgil Harto. 12/08/1944 5:3 WS

D Choquette, William Alexander DOD: 02/08/1932 DOB: Age 1-1/2 years old. Parents: M/M Cyril Choquette.

B Churchill, (Son)

DOB: 04/28/1929 Parents: M/M Frank Churchill. Born at home. 04/04/1929 1:3 WS

D Churchill, Leonard M. DOD: 08/03/1938 DOB: at St. Johnsill, New York Age 79 years 10 months. His wife died in 1915. Sons: Frank, Roy, David, Howard. Daughter: Elizabeth. Came to Wrangell at age 28 years in April 1887. Worked on steamers out of Wrangell. Partners with William Tahyor in steamer “Baranof.” Member of first city council in Wrangell. See also 04/28/1933 1:5 WS 08/05/1938 1:3 WS

B Churchill, Royann Lenore DOB: 08/13/1949 Parents: M/M Leonard Churchill. He was fisherman. 08/19/1949 1:3 WS

D Cohen, Gus DOD: 10/14/1898 DOB: at Germany About age 40 years. Drowned. Watchman on Riversteamer “Casca,.” 10/08/1898 1:4 SRJ and 10/05/1898 5:3 FWN

D Collins, Flora DOD: 1929 DOB: Died at Juneau 06/20/1929 4:1 WS Funeral notice.

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DOD: 07/1947 DOB: Age 80 years. Prominent in Alaska Native Brotherhood. His wife died in Ketchikanh several years before. Educated at Forest Grove, Oregon. Fisherman, construction, Civilian Conservation Corp totem project at Wrangell, Alaska. Member of Killer Whale phratry of Tlingits. Two daughters. 07/25/1947 1:2 WS

D Cook, George W. DOD: 01/1898 DOB: Legal notice. Actual date of death unknown. Owned half interest in Callbreath (John C.) Hatchery on Etolin Island and had house in Wrangell. 01/22/1898 4:4 SRJ

D Cooney, James DOD: 09/28/1928 DOB: About 85 years. One of oldest citizens. One of Natives converted by Rev. S. Hall Young. Saw the first U.S. Flag raised over village. Family: Donald Austin, Mrs. Charlie Borch, Richard Borch. 10/04/1928 1:5 WS

D Crabseth, Ed DOD: 1928 DOB: Legal notice. Spelled “Krabseth” in Legal notice. 01/05/1928 3:3 WS

D Crittenden, R. D.

DOD: 12/17/1904 DOB: possibly South Carolina Age 79 years. Died at Wrangell, Alaska. Colonel Crittenden served as customs collector, served in Civil War on Confederate side. Served in California legislature before coming to Alaska Territory in late 1800’s. “Crittenden Creek” on mainland across from Wrangell, Alaska is named for him. See also “The Founding of Juneau,” by Robert

DeArmond page 149.

01/19/1905 4:2 WS

B Desmond, (Daughter)

DOB: 03/29/1932 Parents: M/M Livingston Desmond. Mrs. Livingston is the oldest daughtrer of M/M James Bradley. 04/08/1932 4:3 WS

D Desmond, Mrs. Frank DOD: 02/25/1931 DOB: Age 27 years old. From TB. 02/27/1931 1:6 WS


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B DeVinny, (Son)

DOB: 05/02/1920 Parents: M/M Ralph DeVinny 05/08/1930 4:5 WS

D Dewar, Harold Keith DOD: 07/08/1930 DOB: Age 19 years. Seaman from the vessel “Prince Henry. 07/17/1930 3:4 WS

D Dick, Anna DOD: 1914 DOB: Died at Oregon in aslyum. Morningside, Portland, Oregon?? 10/01/1914 1:5 WS

D Diehl, R.C. DOD: 1910 DOB: Age 59. Died at Montrose, Colorado. Had been business in Fort Wrangell, Alaska during 1898-99. Left to go mining in Klondike. Was a founding father of Montrose, Colorado prior to coming to Alaska. He had a wife and daughter, Rose, who visited in Fort Wrangell and then returned to Colorado. Information from Ice Mountain Research

D Dillman, William DOD: 07/12/1911 DOB: About age 80 years. Died at home of Al Osborne on “Brown’s Island” (probably Sergief Island) at mouth of Stikine River. Came to Alaska in 1887 from Grant County, Oregon. Cooked for some camps but mostly trapped. Had been living on the island and had built a cabin. 07/13/1911 1:3 WS

D Dixon, Louis DOD: 11/1917 DOB: About age 60. Accident on Stikine River. Deputy Collector of Canadian Customs at the U.S.-Canadian border. Had been in Cassiar for many years. Worked for Hudson’s Bay Company and interested in mining. One of three partners in Devil’s Elbow property. 02/21/1918 1:2 WS

D Dixon, Paddy DOD: 11/1913 DOB: Native logger. Possibly murdered at camp located at Chichagof Pass. Partner with George Bell. 11/20/1913 1:1 WS


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B Dolan, (Son)

DOB: 07/11/1930 Parents: M/M J.L. Dolan 07/17/1920 3:4 WS

B Dubke, (Daugher) DOB: 12/05/1931 Parents: Mrs. Aggie Dubke 12/11/1931 1:5 WS

D Dunkelberger, W.A. DOD: 07/16/1930 DOB: 10/24/1892 at Genoa, Nebraska Died at Petersburg and buried at Wrangell. 07/24/1930 3:4 WS

D Eberhardt, Mrs. August DOD: 1927 DOB: Buried beside son-in-law N.M. Tate. 02/24/1927 4:4 WS

D Edson, George DOD: 04/24/1929 DOB: Age 67 years old. Lived in Wrangell since at least 1898. A muscian and involved in mining. Invented a “prospecting shovel” for prospecting river and creek beds. See also

05/13/1926 1:3 WS.

04/25/1929 1:3 WS

B Edwards, (Son)

DOB: 06/07/1929 Parents: Dr./Mrs. Ellis H. Edwards 06/13/1929 4:1 WS

B Eich, (Son)

DOB: 06/24/1930 Parents: M/M J.C. Eich 06/26/1930 4:22 WS

D Eldridge, Capt. Bogardus DOD: 1899 in the Philippine War. DOB: Served in U.S. Amry, appointed from Massachusetts 08/31/1876; Assigned to the 10th Infantry; 1st Lt. 05/21/1883; Capt. 09/07/1897; Assigned to 14th Infantry. Most of his duty was in Alaska, the past post being Fort Wrangell, Alaska. Left wife and 3 children at Vancouver, Washington.


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D Elkens, Herbert DOD: 03/13/1930 DOB: 03/17/1867 at Turkh, Finland 03/13/1930 1:4 WS

D Ellis, John E. DOD: 1899 DOB: Engineer on vessel “Golden Gate.” Belived to have fallen overboard in Etolin Bay (Wrangel Harbor) and drowned. 06/03/1899 1:6 SRJ

D Emery, Mrs. C.A. DOD: 1930 DOB: Died at San Francisco, California. Spouse: Dr. C.A. Emery, a dentist at Wrangell from 1907 to 1917. 02/20/1930 15 WS

D Engstrom, Mrs. Adolph

DOD: 07/25/1912 DOB: 07/25/1912 1:2 WS

D Eschanclan, (Infant) DOD: 1927 DOB: Infant child of Whooping cough. Parents: M/M Peter Eschanclan. 08/11/1927 1:4 WS

D Everson, Amos DOD: 1926 DOB: 12/26/1926 1:6 WS

B Eyon, Jr., John DOB: 05/27/1920 Parents: M/M John Eyon 05/29/1930 1:4 WS

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DOD: 09/26/1931 DOB: 04/09/1893 at Fort Wrangell, Alaska Her father was Tom Corday. 10/02/1931 1:6 WS

D Fletcher, William DOD: 08/16/1949 DOB: 09/07/1872 at Bainbridge Island, Washington. Age 77 years. Came to Fort Wrangell in February 1896. He was a boat builder. Brother: Chris Fletcher. Sisters: Jennie Lewis, Lena Taylor. 08/19/1949 1:3 WS

D Fontaine, George DOD: 04/23/1932 DOB: Age 7q years old. 05/01/1932 1:3 WS

D Forest, Charles DOD: 05/12/1898 DOB: About age 53 years. From Ketchikan, Alaska. Died on board “City of Seattle” of injuries. Founder of Forest City, California. He was buried at Fort Wrangell, Alaska. 05/21/1898 4:4 SRJ

D Foster, William DOD: 1922 DOB: Age 81 years old. Died at Telegraph Creek, B.C. He had lived in the Cassiar since 1875. He was a fur buyer and merchant. 05/11/1922 1:2 WS

D Frohman, Ignaz DOD: 1928 DOB: 02/07/1846 Age 82 years old. Died at Portland, Oregon. Was at Fort Sitka, Alaska in 1867 and then came to Fort Wrangell, Alaska. 02/16/1928 1:3 WS

D Gartley, Harry DOD: 1926 DOB: 10/28/1926 1:1 WS


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D George, Jack DOD: 11/16/1918 DOB: About age 40 years. From Pneumonia. Died at Shakana home at Wrangell. His friend Charles Peters died on Thursday before. Both were buried on Saturday afternoon at Wrangell. 11/21/1918 1:4 WS

D Gillen, Mrs. James DOD: 02/27/1929 DOB: Died at Haines, Alaska. Mother: Jennie Mulcahy. Sister: Mrs. Clarence Lewis. 02/28/1929 1:3 WS

D Gleason, Nellie (Mrs.) DOD: 07/07/1927 DOB: 1882 at Tahltan, B.C. Age 45 years. Died at Wrangell hospital. Son: Henry, James. Daughter: Mrs. Williams. 07/14/1927 1:2 WS

D Goodrich, Emma (Mrs.)

DOD: 10/08/1951 DOB: Age 66 years. From heart attack. Came to Wrangell in 1900. Spouse: Frank Goodrich who died in 1934. Children: Mrs. John Maxand, Mrs. Ben Carson, Lloyd Goodrich, Marion Goodrich. 10/12/1951 1:3 WS

D Graham, Duncan DOD: 05/1898 DOB: at Scotland. Age 33 years. Drowned. He was not married. 05/07/1898 1:2 SRJ

D Grant, Jr., John Lynch

DOD: 03/06/1932 DOB: 01/02/1908 at Wrangell, Alaska 03/11/1932 1:2 WS

D Grant, Mrs. James DOD: 1927 DOB: Died at Sitka, Alaska. 03/10/1927 WS

D Gray, Fred H. DOD: 06/08/1931 DOB: 03/1853 at Rusk, Pennsylvania


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Age 78 years. 06/22/1931 1:1 WS

D Green, Trilla (Mrs.)

DOD: 12/31/1928 DOB: Died at Seattle, Washington. 01/10/1928 1:5 WS

D Green, Stella DOD: 09/13/1946 DOB: Lived in Wrangell about 20 years. Spouse: James Green, fisherman. Son: Lon and Charlie Powers, Ralph Green. See also 08/01/1947 1:4 WS “James Green Missing.” 09/13/1946 1:6 WS

D Gregg, E.A. DOD: 12/25/1912 DOB: About age 25 years. Died at camp on Iskut River (tributary river to Stikine River. Trapper with F.E. and R. Shangle. Parents: M/M Ira M. Gregg and a Sister of South Brownsville, Pennsylvania. 01/23/1913 1:1 WS

D Greif, Bruno DOD: 1924 DOB: Saxony, Germany Age 78 years. Died at Tacoma, Washington. Came to Fort Wrangell in 1896. Owned Fort Wrangel Brewery. Built Redmen’s Lodge building in 1904. Lived in Wrangell until 1910. “Greif Street” is named for him. 09/18/1924 1:5 WS

D Guthiel, H.J. DOD: 08/07/1927 DOB: 08/11/1927 1:4 WS

D Hall, Adolph DOD: 12/26/1928 DOB: Died at South Bend, Washington. Worked at Burnett Inlet Cannery near Wrangell, Alaska 01/03/1929 4:4 WS

B Hanford, Frances Marian

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Parents: M/M J. Brooks Hanford 12/19/1929 4:3 WS

D Harris, W. DOD: 06/1924 DOB: Prospector. Died in cabin at Shoemaker Bay at Wrangell, Alaksa. Found by Larence Taylor. After inquest, he was buried near the cabin at Shoemaker Bay. 06/00/1924 1:1 WS

D Harto, Lois Buxton DOD: 03/1949 DOB: Died on Stikine River with husband Harry Harto. She was from Metlakatla and her body was taken back to Metlakatla. Father: Louis Buxton. A search was made for the body of her husband. 03/11/1949 6:1 WS

D Harvie, James DOD: 07/26/1943 DOB: at Petersburg, Alaska in 1910. Age 33 years. From heart attack. Married Alberta Abrahamson, of Juneau, in September 1941. Came to Wrangell shortly after his birth. Parents: M/M S.N. Harvie. Sister: Mrs. William Stokes. Son: James, Jr., 7 months old. Associated with his fathedr at Boardway Canning Co. Vice-President of Alaska Natrive Brotherhood. 07/30/1943 4:4 WS

D Healy, Maurice DOD: 07/18/1930 DOB: 1839 at Kildare, Ireland. Age 91 years. He was in Sitka, Alaska in 1870. Honorable discharge from U.S. Army on January 25, 1875. Went to the Cassiar that year. Establishbed business at Fort Wrangell in 1876. Left all his property and possessions to Ole Johnson, local businesss man who had been his friend the past 30 years. 07/24/1930 1:5 WS

D Henry, Grant DOD: 10/31/1913 DOB: Died from fall over cliff on Kuiu Island. 11/13/1913 1:4 WS

B Hernandez, (Daughter)

DOB: 07/30/1931 Parents: M/M Antonio Hernandez 07/31/1931 4:1 WS

B Hibner, (Son)

DOB: 03/24/1932 Parents: Mrs. Lyle Hibner 03/25/1932 1:5 WS


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D Hie bert, Dan DOD: 05/20/1951 DOB: Age 38 years. Boating accident with brother Winfred. Spouse and four children. Parents: M/M P.D. Hiebert of Irrigon, Oregon. Brothers: William, James, Dave, Clarence, Lawrence, Art. Two sisters. 05/25/1951 1:6 WS

D Hiebert, Winfred DOD: 05/20/1951 DOB: Age 40 years. Boating accident with brother Dan. Spouse and two children. Parents: M/M P.D. Hiebert of Irrigon, Oregon. Brothers: William, James, Dave, Clarence, Lawrence, Art. Two sisters. 05/25/1951 1:6 WS

D Hish-ta-day (Chief Shustack) DOD: DOB: Probate Notice. Hish-ta-day. Chief Shustack was not pleased to see the arrival of Rev. S. Hall Young at Fort Wrangell. He eventually accepted the good that the Presbyterian Church was doing for his People. 10/26/1898 5:3 FWN

D Hooker, Mary

DOD: 1927 DOB: Born outside of the fort in 1847. This would have been Hudson’s Bay Company Fort facility leased by HBC from the Russian’s in 1840-1867. Age 80 years. Had 12 children. 06/20/1927 4:3 WS

D Hooker, Flossie (Mrs.) DOD: 01/30/1930 DOB: Age 28 years. Married to Billy Hooker. Maiden Name: Flossie Starr 01/30/1930 1:4 WS

D Horgan, Peter DOD: 1912 DOB: Drowned. Known as “Gasoline Pete.” 12/05/1912 1:1 WS

D Hugo, Joseph DOD: 03/1875 DOB: From the Caribou District in Canada. Died from exposure and was buried at Fort Wrangell. 03/17/1875 3:3 DBC


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D Hunsaker, G.A. DOD: 12/22/1928 DOB: 12/27/1928 1:5 WS

D Hunt, Mrs. L.T. DOD: 1914 DOB: Buried at Seattle, Washington. 09/05/1914 1:3 WS

D Hurley, James F. DOD: 01/25/1929 DOB: 1832 in New York Age 97 years. Died at Pioneer’s Home at Sitka, Alaska and was oldest resident of the home. Came to Alaska in 1877. One of very early Pioneers of the Territory and one of first stampeders up the Stikine River to the interior to the Yukon. Later lived at Craig, Alaska working in the Sulzer mines. 02/07/1929 1:5 WS

D Hyland, John DOD: 10/13/1914 DOB: About age 48 years. Died at Telegraph, B.C. His father, Robert Hyland, was a merchant and fur buyer. Spouse and two young daughters. Buried at San Francisco, California. 10/15/1914 1:3 WS

D Inman, M.F. DOD: 1914 DOB: 1839 at Rodman, Jefferson County, New York. Age 75 years. From old age and gall bladder. Came to Fort Wrangell in 1898. Sons: Pratt C. Inman and M.H. Inman. One Daughter. Was married in New York but no mention of spouse. His body was shipped to San Rafael, California where his son Pratt resided for burial. 06/25/1914 3:3 WS

D Iverson, Mrs. C. DOD: 12/1915 DOB: Mother of Mrs. L.C. Patenaude. Died at Berthold, North Dakota. Had lived with her daughter until she had left for her home in North Dakota where she died. Patenaude was a business man in Wrangell. 12/23/1915 1:6 WS

D Jackson, Charles DOD: 1914 DOB:


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About age 12 years. Drowned near Buck’s Bar on Stikine River. Body not found as of 08/20/1914. 08/20/1914 1:1 WS

D Jackson, Jimmie DOD: 1927 DOB: 04/07/1927 4:3 WS

D Jackson, Kitty DOD: 1914 DOB: Age 16 years. Drowned near Buck’s Bar on Stikine River. As of 08/20/1914 body not found. 08/20/1914 1:1 WS

D Jackson, Louise (Mrs.)

DOD: 03/1936 DOB: Age 90+ years. Oldest of the Native at Wrangell and friend of Rev. S. Hall Young. She and her husband Matthew Sha-Kautz, along with Chief Towy-att were the first converts to Christianity by Phillip McKay, a Tsimpshian. She married for a second time. Two children, both deceased. 02/14/1936 1:1 WS

D Jacobson, Mike DOD: 1912 DOB: Died at Duncan Canal. 01/04/1912 1:3 WS

D Jeliffe, R. DOD: 11/18/1918 DOB: Came recently from Seattle, Washington and died at local hotel from illness. 11/21/1918 1:4 WS

D Johanson, Ernst DOD: 03/02/1929 DOB: 03/14/1929 4:5 WS

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DOD: 06/1922 DOB: Age 79 years. Died at Portland, Oregon. Spent some time in Wrangell in 1917. Son: M.O. Johnson. Had 8 children; 5 survive. 06/22/1922 1:6 WS

D Johnson, Harry DOD: 1914 DOB: Died on Zarembo Island. Thought to have died from expposure. Body not found as of 10/12/1914. 10/12/1914 1:3 WS

D Johnson, Harry Oscar DOD: 1927 DOB: Died by drowning. Funeral notice 10/20/1927 1:5 WS 09/29/1917 1:2 WS

D Johnson, Jake

DOD: 1912 DOB: About age 70 years. 07/25/1912 1:3 WS

D Johnson, Jr., Peter DOD: 09/20/1947 DOB: Age 10 years. Drowned. Parents: M/M Peter Johnson. Grandmother: Annie Dick of Klawock. Aunt: Mrs. William Gross. Family member at Wrangell: M/M Ed Loftus, Wrangell; M/M Sam Nickerson, Klawock; M/M Howard Nelson, Buckley, Washington. 09/26/1947 1:2 WS

D Johnson, Oscar

DOD: 1912 DOB: Lost overboard on vessel “Uncle Dan.” 11/14/1912 1:3 WS

D Jones, Charles Festus DOD: 1901 DOB: Probate Court, Administrator’s recorded Deed 04/08/1931. R.D. Crittenden, Administrator. (Note: this deed was recorded in 1931 but Jones died in 1901.) Deeds Vol. 1, page 5 #32361 at Wrangell Trial Courts

D Jones, Charlie (Chief Shakes VII)

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Age about 80 years. Chief Shakes VII. Spouse: Yarntancheet, who’s father was Yarntancheet (Tahltan Billy) in 1890. Son: Richard Daughters: Mrs. Matilda (Louie F.) Paul and Mrs. E. Thomas. Father: Kaquestone, who owned Lake Bay. Nephew: Charles Borch. Ten grandchildren. 01/21/1944 1:3 WS

D Joseph, David G. DOD: 07/20/1942 DOB: 06/22/1914 at Point Alexander, Alaska Age 28 years. Drowned near cannery at Wrangell. Lived at Craig. Fisherman. Spouse: Rose Peratrovich of Craig. Mother: Mrs. Alice G. Joseph of Wrangell. Father, Jimmie Grant died in 1917. Attended Wrangell Institute for two years. Two boys and two girls. Sister: Martha Naska (sic).

D Kadishan, John DOD: 1914 DOB: Chief Kadishan. From pneumonia. “Highly respoected in the Thlinget tribe and one of their best native orators.” His wife died in 1910. Daughter: Mrs. James of Sitka. 01/12/1914 WS

D Kadishan, Mrs. John DOD: 1910 DOB: Wife of John Kadishan (Chief Kadishan). 06/16/1910 2:3 WS

D Kahnert, Annie Grant DOD: 02/01/1929 DOB: Age 31 years. Uncles: Charles Starr, Sam Gedake 02/07/1929 4:2 WS

D Kalkins, A.J. DOD: 10/16/1924 DOB: at Dunkard, New Jersey Age 70 years. Died at Virginia Mason Hospital at Seattle, Washington. Wife passed away when son was 18 months old. Son: Eddie Kalkins. Brother: Frank Kalkins. Came to Alaska in 1900 to Ketchikan and later to Wrangell. Buried at Wrangell. 10/31/1924 1:6 WS

D Kanesty, (Daughter) DOD: 1927 DOB:


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Age 3 years. Parents: M/M Kanesty. Six children buried at Wrangell and two children buried at Saxman, Alaska (Ketchikan). 04/14/1927 1:2 WS

B Kananesty, (Daughter)

DOB: 07/10/1930 Parents: M/M Barney Kananesty 07/10/1930 1:2 WS

D Kanastady, (Son)

DOD: 1903 DOB: Parents: M/M Tom Kanastady. 01/02/1903 AS

D Kane, Dennis DOD: 07/01/1931 DOB: Worked for William Berger on his farm on Farm Island, at the mouth of the Stikine River near Wrangell. 07/03/1931 1:1 WS

B Kanervo, (Infant Son) D DOD: 05/15/1931 ??? DOB: 05/14/1931 Stillborn. Parentts: Mrs. Urho Kanervo. 05/22/1931 4:1 WS

D Kangas, Matt DOD: 1929 DOB: 01/10/1929 4:3 WS

D Katzenmyer, M. DOD: 1931 DOB: Age 61 years. Died at Burlington, Washington. Owned Wrangell Machine Works. 02/13/1931 1:6 WS

D Kelly, Jack DOD: 12/28/1936 DOB: 01/18/1861 at New Jersey


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Age 75 years. Spouse: Maria Klinchit in 1891, a Native of Wrangell. Mrs. Kelly died 1906. Three sons and 2 daughters of marriage. Sole surving Son: Philip Kelly. Worked at various occupations: miner in Douglas, Alaska; fur farming on Stanhope Island. 01/03/1936 1:5 WS

D Kinney, C.H. DOD: 1930 DOB: Age 70 years. 05/01/1930 1:2 WS

D Klaquits, Andrew DOD: 1913 DOB: About age 60-70 years. Known as “Little Andrew.” Andrews Creek on Stikine River named for him. Trapper. Native. 02/20/1913 4:2 WS

D Klaquits, George DOD: 10/01/1914 DOB: at Wrangell, Alaska About age 30 years. From consumption. Native. Sister: Mrs. Al Osborn. 10/01/1914 1:6 WS

D Klasow, Katrina DOD: 02/28/1931 DOB: 1875 at Seratoff, Volga River, Russia. Age 56 years. Spouse: Michael Klasow. 03/06/1931 1:6 WS

D Konk DOD: DOB: Executor of estate was Rev. Dr. Clarence Thwing. Attorney was Charles E. Ingersoll. 02/04/1899 4:3 SRJ

D Koonk, Mrs. Joseph DOD: 04/02/1931 DOB: About age 101 years. One of first Presbyterian Church converts. Daughter: Eva Blake. 04/03/1931 1:3 WS

B Larson, (Son) DOB: 11/11/1929 Parents: M/M Sverre Larson 11/14/1929 1:4 WS


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D Lawrence, George Alfred DOD: 1929 DOB: Probate notice. 11/28/1929 4:3 WS

B Lee, Elizabeth DOB: 07/11/1924 Infant daughter of Albert Lee, Jr. 07/30/1924 4: WS

D Lee, Elizabeth DOD: 1926 DOB: 07/11/1924 Infant daughter of Albert Lee, Jr. 10/14/1926 1:6 WS

D Lewis, Lewis Jones DOD: 11/24/1898 DOB: About age 64 years. From New York. Known as “Brick Lewis,” a brick mason. British Columbia pioneer. Carried mail to Omenica. Jailer at Wrangell, etc. Funeral 12/03/1898 1:4 SRJ. 11/26/1898 1:5 SRJ

D Lewis, Mrs. David DOD: 08/24/1931 DOB: 01/02/1886 Age 45 years. Maiden Name: Lilian Nicholson Taylor. 08/28/1931 1:4 WS

D Lewis, William H. DOD: 1928 DOB: Age 64 years. Spouse: Jennie Lewis (sister of William Fletcher). 01/19/1928 1:3 WS

D Lewis, Zita May DOD: 04/01/1930 DOB: Age 3-1/2 years. Parents: M/M William C. Lewis 04/03/1930 1:6 WS

D Lillick, Charles DOD: 1913 DOB: Died of self-inflicted gun shot at Craig, Alaska.


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D Lindskog, Nils

DOD: 03/19/1932 DOB: 1861 at Kalmar, Sweden Died at Wrangell. 03/25/1932 1:2 WS

D Lloyd, Mrs. William

DOD: 10/13/1929 DOB: About age 62 years. Wife of William Elliott Lloyd. 10/17/1929 1:4 WS

D Lloyd, William Elliott DOD: 08/02/1931 DOB: 03/31/1863 at New Jersey Age 68 years. Fisherman for many years. Charter member of Redmen’s Lodge and Igloo of Pioneers. His wife preceded him in death in 1929. Heard about Klondike in 1898 while at Port Simpson, B.C. Thought he would go to the Klondike from Fort Wrangell. Instead, he did transportation work from Fort Wrangel to the mouth of the Stikine River in 1898. 08/07/1931 4:2 WS

D Loftus, Pat DOD: 11/30/1929 DOB: Age 71 years old. 12/05/1929 1:4 WS

D Lott Tyeen DOD: 09/09/1899 DOB: About age 65 years. Head of Lott family. Last of Chief Shustack’s tribe. Buied at Shustack Point at Wrangell, Alaska. 09/16/1899 1:5 SRJ

D Lott, Alfred DOD: 01/03/1929 DOB: Age 35 years. Died from TB. Last surviving grandchild of Mrs. Emma Lott. 01/10/1928 4:3 WS

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DOB: Born at Kats-lit-an (“Old Town”) At least age 100 years. Came to Fort Wrangell with her parents for the protection of the Russian fort. She was among the first of Rev. S. Hall Young’s converts. Mr. Lott died 20 years ago. All children are deceased except John Lott, age 70 years and resides in Petersburg. Great Grandchildren: Virginia Lott, at the Haines orphanage and Sarah Shadesty, grandaughter of Walter Shadesty of Wrangell. 07/04/1929 1:2 WS

D Louie, Mrs. August DOD: 04/01/1930 DOB: Died of TB. Maiden Name: May Gunyah. Daughter: Mrs. William C. Lewis. Her grandaughter, Zita May Lewis (M/M Wm. C. Lewis, parents) died the same day at age 3- 1/2 years. 04/03/1930 1:5 WS

D Lynch, E.P. DOD: 11/27/1931 DOB: 08/24/1835 at Cork, Ireland Age 96 years. Spouse died in 1929. 12/04/1931 1:5 WS

D Lynch, Mrs. E.P. DOD: 07/26/1929 DOB: Came to Wrangell in 1873. 09/01/1929 1:4 WS

D Lyon, Milerd DOD: 1912 DOB: Took his own life. Fisherman. Known as “Mel.” 04/11/1912 1:1 WS

D Major, Thomas

DOD: 03/27/1930 DOB: Age 15 years. Died from TB. Mother: Mrs. Philip Kelly 04/03/1930 1:3 WS

D Mantel, Sallie (Mrs.)

DOD: 07/17/1899 DOB: Age 35 years. From consumption. Spouse: John Mantel. Buried at Wrangell. 07/22/1899 4:3 SRJ

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DOD: 1913 DOB: Died in the Seward area. 10/02/1913 1:5 WS

D Marshall, F.L. DOD: 1902 DOB: Legal notice. 01/29/1903 AS

D Mason, Jule A. DOD: 1913 DOB: 06/15/1914 WS

B Mather , (Daughter)

DOB: 05/20/1930 Parents: M/M Andrew Mather 06/05/1930 1: WS

D Matheson, F. DOD: 01/28/1920 DOB: Scotland Died at Juneau, Alaska. Buried at Wrangell. Worked for Hudson’s Bay Company in the early years. Came to Wrangell 12 years ago and bought Carlyon’s store. Spouse: ambel Louise Matheson. Daughters: Cahterine, Glenn Elizabeth. 01/30/1920 1:1 WS

D Matheson, Jim DOD: 04/12/1929 DOB: Died at Nova Scotia. 04/18/1919 1:5 WS

D Matthewson, (Male)

DOD: 05/1898 DOB: Drowned on the Stikine River. Confusion of his name as “Matthewson, Black or


D McCullough, Dan DOD: 03/09/1949 DOB: at Fort Wrangell, Alaska. Age 71 years. Born and raised in Wrangell. Hunted and trapped on Stikine river. River pilot for Barrington Transportation. Carried mail up Stikine River. Son: John. Step- Daughter: Georgia Cook. Four grandchildren.


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D McDonald, (Male)

DOD: 05/1898 DOB: Drowned on the Stikine River. Confusion of his name as “Matthewson, Black or


D McGee, George A. DOD: 01/31/1913 DOB: Died near Unik river area. Trapper with partner Bart Daly. Sister: Mrs. Mike Wadding. 02/20/1913 1:5 WS

D McGilligan, Wm. B. DOD: 09/1898 DOB: Age 55 years. Came to Fort Wrnagel in 1886. Was in the dairy business. Came from Delaware and in 1st Delaware Battery. See also 09/21/1898 1:2 FWN for obit. 09/17/1898 1:4 SRJ

D McGregor, Peter DOD: 08/14/1929 DOB: 08/15/1929 1:3 WS

B McKinnon, John Duncan DOB: 10/09/1893 at Fort Wrangell Parents: Duncan and Mary McKinnon 09/16/1899 4:2 SRJ

B McKinnon, Mary Etoline

DOB: 07/03/1890 at Fort Wrangell Parents: Duncan and Mary McKinnon 09/16/1899 4:2 SRJ

D McKinnon, Mary McDougal (Mrs.) DOD: 09/12/1899 DOB: 03/31/1863 at Glasgow, Scotland Age 36 years. Spouse: Duncan McKinnon on 01/19/1888 at Scotland. Children: Mary Etoline 07/03/1890; John Duncan 10/09/1893 both born at Fort Wrangell, Alaska. 09/16/1899 4:2 SRJ

D McKinnon, W.C.

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Drowned on Stikine River. Was is in the company of a man named Black, McDOnald or Mattehwson. McKinnon a friend of Duncan McKinnon but not related. 05/21/1898 4:4 SRJ

B Miller, (Son)

DOB: 12/1898 Parents: T.H.S. Miller. 8 pounds. Presto Miller, Indian woman nurse (no details if she’s the mother or name is just coincidence.) 12/24/1898 1:5 SRJ

B Miyasto, (Daughter)

DOB: 04/08/1932 Parents: M/M Geroge Miyasto 04/08/1932 4:5 WS

D Moe, Jim DOD: 12/1914 DOB: Wrangell old timer. Fell down hatchway of freighter “Meleor.” 12/03/1914 1:6 WS

D Moore, Leslie

DOD: 1928 DOB: Missing since 09/25/1928. See also 10/04/1928 4: WS for related story. 09/27/1928 1:5 WS

D Moran, Michael

DOD: 1924 DOB: Age 23 years old. Hunting accident on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. 09/18/1924 1:6 WS

B Morke, (Daughter) DOB: 01/23/1930 Parents: M/M E. Morke. Dairy owner. 01/30/1930 4: WS

D Mulcahy, Jennie DOD: 12/18/1931 DOB: 1867 at Nanaimo, B.C. Age about 64 years. Died at Petersburg, Alaska. Spouse: William Mulcahy in 1885 at Juneau, Alaska. 01/01/1932 1:3 WS

D Myers, Marian Meredith DOD: 07/16/1929 DOB: 09/29/1902 Age 27 years. Died at Portland, Oregon. Was in the first granduating class at Wrangell High School in 1921.


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D Nakamoto, Harry DOD: 10/16/1921 DOB: Age 49 years. Coronor’s jury determined his death had been caused by injuries inflicted by Charlie Lynch. (He was arrested.) Owned Wrangell Bakery. Came from Japan. Early in life he was maried in Japan. He and his wife separated and she now resides in Korea. Son: graduated from University of Tokyo. 10/20/1921 1:2 WS

D Nelson, Anne DOD: 06/01/1913 DOB: Died from TB. Spouse: Hans Nelson. Children: Marie and Oliver Thomesen. 06/05/1913 1:6 WS

D Nevill, J.K. DOD: 07/04/1930 DOB: Died at Seattle, Washington. Owned Wrangell Telephone Exchange from 1923 to 1928. 07/17/1930 2:4 WS

D Niemi, August DOD: 1914 DOB: About age 27 years. From Finland. 04/09/1914 1:1 WS

D Nightengale, Richard DOD: 08/1898 DOB: Killed near Union, Vancouver Island, B.C. in accident. Was in charge of the Davidge Wharf at Fort Wrangell, Alaska for about four months. 08/24/1898 5:2 FWN

D Olsen, Charlie DOD: 1927 DOB: Died at Prince Rupert, B.C. Trapper. Charter member of Wrangell Igloo of Pioneers. 12/22/1927 1:6 WS

B Orcutt, (Son)

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D Osness, Julius DOD: 1929 DOB: 07/25/1929 1:6 WS

B Otteson, (Son)

DOB: 07/19/1943 Parents: M/M Einar Otteson 07/23/1943 1:4 WS

D Owens, Paul DOD: 09/1946 DOB: Former resident of Wrangell. Funeral held at Petersburg. Brother-inlaw of Maggie Collier. 09/13/1946 1:5 WS

D Parker, (Daughter) DOD: 07/07/1899 DOB: Age 10 years. Parents: M/M Alfred Parker. Natives of Metlakatla. Died at Fort Wrangell. 07/08/1899 4:1 SRJ

D Parrott, Walter Edward DOD: 08/18/1928 DOB: 12/11/1861 at Oregon City, Oregon. Age 67 years. Came to Alaska in 1903. Engaged in fishing for first 8 years. Had a farm on Sergief Island at the mouth of the Stikine River. Parents: Joseph Parrott and Elenor Fish Parrott. Sister: Mrs. Jessie White and her daughter Miss Lois White from Yakima, Washington. 08/23/1928 1:2 WS

D Paul, (Son)

DOD: 10/11/1914 DOB: Age 8 years. Possibly died from poison. Mother: Mrs. Maggie Paul, a widow.

10/15/1914 1:1 WS

D Perchment, William DOD: 09/07/1928 DOB: Age 65 years. Known as “Bobby Burns.” A Spanish-American War veteran. 09/13/1918 1:6 WS

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DOB: Friend of Jack George. Both were buried at same time. 11/21/1918 1:4 WS

D Philips, Asa DOD: 07/24/1930 DOB: 07/31/1930 1:5 WS

D Platter, Jesse L. DOD: 05/31/1930 DOB: 05/15/1876 at Clio, Iowa. 06/05/1930 4:5 WS

D Pritchett, Mrs. Sally DOD: 1927 DOB: Great aunt of Mrs. Charles Sheaayte. 09/29/1927 4:4 WS

D Reid, Robert DOD: 12/18/1907 DOB: Age 68 years. Died at Victoria, B.C. Native of Quebec, Canada and remained citizen of Canada. Partner with Rufus Sylvester in business at Fort Wrangell, Alaska. 01/09/1930 2:5 WS

D Renyolds, C.F. DOD: 10/18/1914 DOB: Died from a fall. Best-known fo the miners and prospectors. Died at Sulzer and buried at Ketchikan. 10/29/1914 1:5 WS

D Richardson, Theodore DOD: 12/20/1914 DOB: About age 60 years. Died at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Well-known artist of Alaska scenery. Had spent summers in Wrangell. 01/07/1915 3:3 WS

D Richie, Mat DOD: 1914 DOB; About age 35 years. Drowned near Buck’s Bar on Stikine River. Body not found as of 08/20/1914.


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B Ritchie, (Son)

D Ritchie, Sr., Allan

DOD: 01/17/1973 at Seattle, Washington DOB: 1905 at Peachland, B.C. Came to Wrangell in 1923. worked Stikine River area as trapper, miner and on riverboats. Purhcased Barrington Transportation Co. during WWII and operated boats on Stikine River and Taku River. First traffic manager for Alaska Division of Marine Transportation in 1963. Member of city council, member of Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Shriners and Pioneers of Alaska. Became a U.S. Citizen in 1941. Spouse: Ruth Sylvester Son: Allan, Jr. Daughters: Margaret Seimers, Judith Ann Tolan. 1 brother and 3 sisters. Information from Ice Mountain Research files.

D Roche, Alfred DOD: 1921 DOB: 07/28/1921 1:4 WS

D Rood, John DOD: 03/19/1898 DOB: at River John, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Age 41 years. Died at Victoria, B.C. Canneryman at Blamoral Cannery at Lowe Inlet. Mined one year in Cassiar District. Spouse and four children. 03/26/1898 4:1 SRJ

D Rosenthal, M.R. “May” DOD: 1905 DOB: 10/26/1905 1:4 WS

D Saari (Sarrikowski), Tony DOD: 10/10/1950 DOB: 01/07/1902 at Finland. Age 48 years. Came to U.S. in 1911, first settling in Aberdeen, Washington. He came to Wrangell in 1917. Spouse: May. Children: Robert, Thomas. Sisters: Helen Wells, Lempi Fykerude. Brother: John Saari. Member of Masonic Lodge. Note: John and

Tony shortened last name to “Saari.”

10/13/1950 1:2 WS

Saarikoski, Mrs. DOD: 1927 DOB: Age 63 years old. Spouse: John Daughters: Helen Wells, Lempi Fykerude. Sons: John and Tony. Note: John and Tony shortened last name to “Saari.” 12/01/1927 1:3 WS


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Sarrikowski, John DOD: 05/16/1930 DOB: Wife preceded him in death in 1927. Daughters: Helen Wells, Lempi Fykerude. Sons: John and Tony. Note: John and Tony shortened last name to “Saari.”

05/22/1930 1:5 WS

Schefstad, Christian

DOD: 1923 DOB: Missing since 1923. Body found in 1928. 05/10/1928 1:6 WS

Shakes, George DOD: 07/1943 DOB: Died at Morningside Hospital, Portland, Oregon. He was there for two years. His daughter, Mrs. Sverre Larson died two years before. Mother: Mary Shakes died in 1937. 07/23/1943 1:4 WS

Shakes, John DOD: 12/01/1916 DOB: Son of Chief Shakes. Murdered by E.R. Bingham. 12/07/1916 1:4 WS

Shakes, Mary DOD: 02/21/1937 DOB: Age about 82-85 years. Widow of Chief Shakes VI who died 22 years ago. Son: George Shakes. Granddaughers: Mrs. Severre Larson and Mrs. Gunnar Gunderson. Five grandchildren. She was cousin of Chief Kadishan. 02/26/1937 1:5 WS

Shakes, Moses DOD: 05/13/1911 DOB: Drowned on Stikine River. Father: Chief Shakes VI. 05/18/1911 1:3 WS

Shangin, Donna DOD: 07/10/1946 DOB: 10/30/1945 Age 9 months. From penumonia. Parents: M/M Roy Shangin. Brother: Evanaly. Sisters: Mary, Catherine. 07/12/1946 1:5 WS

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Sheaayte, Mrs. Charles DOD: 1927 DOB: Age 24 years. Father: John Kassunk. Mother: Mrs. Emma Paul. Her son, age 1 year, died in April 1927. 09/29/1927 4:4 WS

Shelvick, Bill DOD: 1928 DOB: Drowned two weeks prior to his body being recovered. 05/10/1928 1:6 WS

Shurick, Dr. Shelby Collum

DOD: 07/13/1930 DOB: 09/26/1877 at Dawson, Illinois Practiced in Wrangell, Alaska. 07/17/1920 1:1 WS

Shustack, Chief DOD: 1898 DOB: Probate Notice. Hish-ta-day. Chief Shustack was not pleased to see the arrival of Rev. S. Hall Young at Fort Wrangell. He eventually accepted the good that the Presbyterian Church was doing for his People. 10/19/1898 FWN

Shustack, Mrs. DOD: 12/02/1878 DOB: Hung herself “through jealousy of her ‘lord and master.’” Wife of Chief Shustack. 12/24/1878 VC

Smith, Dar DOD: 10/30/1992 DOB: 06/17/1900 at Sprague, Washington. Age 92 years. Died at Bellingham, Washington. Was purser on Barrington Tramsportation Co. riverboats operating on the Stikine River for many years. Worked as school janitor, then took over Standar Oil Co. dealership in 1943. Also lived in Craig. Became first terminal manager at Wrangell in 1963 for Alaska Marine Highway Systerm. Involved in Wrangell Chamber of Commerce, Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Oddfellows, Remen’s Lodge, Pioneers of Alaska. Spouse: Dorothy Grimble on 08/17/1940. She preceded him in death in 1976. Parents: Frank and Isabelle Smith. Daughter: Darlynne Gendreau Son: Dale Seven grandchildren. Brother: Ray,


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Smith, Lucy (Mrs.) DOD: 1927 DOB: Spouse: Charles Smith. Daughter: Helen 05/11/1911 1:3 WS

Smith, Mrs. Dan DOD: 1927 DOB: Mother: Mrs. Anna Kanaesty. Brother: Barney Kananesty. 06/16/1927 1:3 WS

Smith, P.M. DOD: 1912 DOB: He was a hermit known locally as “Doc Smith.” He was a pioneer. 12/19/1912 1:5 WS

Soderstrom, Andrew DOD: 03/31/1930 DOB: About age 60 years. Lived at cabin at Crittenden Creek, on the mainland across from Wrangell. 04/03/1930 1:5 WS

Sorset, Arnt DOD: 07/22/1943 DOB: 1883 at Norway. Age 60 years. Came to Wrangell in 1910. Served on city council for 20 years. Businessman. Credited with obtaining funds to build the “new modern school” at Wrangell. Spouse survives. Daughter: Cherry. Son: Arnt, Jr. 07/30/1943 4:1 WS

Spaulding, Frank DOD: 04/26/1932 DOB: 1867 at Wisconsin. 04/29/1932 1:2 WS

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Drowned 16 miles below Glenora, B.C. on the Stikine River. Partners with Harry Pidgeon. Native of california. Had been engaged in prospecting and explring the area for the past 18 months. Stanfield photographed a great deal of the area. They had built a cabin at Fort Wrangell. 10/14/1899 1:5 SRJ

Stahope, Paul F. DOD: 10/31/1918 DOB: Publisher of Wrangell Sentinel from 1912 to 1916. Died at Ketchikan, Alaska. 11/07/1918 4:3 WS

Stark, Fred DOD: 12/13/1913 DOB: 1858 at Finland. Age 55 years. Drowned in area of “Little Telegraph Creek,” at Wrangell. (This may be a creek that runs into the ocean on the north end of town.) Known as “Fred Sture.” Fisherman for 18 years. Partner with Hans Nelson. Member Lodge No. 9 Finnish Brotherhood at Aberdeen Washington. 12/18/1913 1:5 WS

Steiner, (Child) DOD: 02/03/1899 DOB: Age 6 months. From cerebro spinal meningitis; second death from the same disease in the family. Parents: Dr. and Mrs. John Steiner. See also 02/11/1899 1:3 SRJ 02/04/1899 4:1 SRJ

Stewart, James DOD: 1932 DOB: London. Age 63 years. 02/05/1932 1:4 WS

Stikine Jack DOD: 05/1913 DOB: A Native boy who has lived in Wrangell for many years. 05/15/1913 3:1

Stump, Parke DOD: 01/14/1947 DOB: Oregon Age 65 years. Came to Alaska when he was age 19 years, first to Nome and then to interior Alaska. Came to southeastern Alaska in 1925: Hyder, Wrangell and Ketchikan. His wife, who was a sister of Mrs. Lenabelle Green of Wrangell, passed away a few


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years ago in California. Moved to Ketchikan after her death. Step-sons (?): W.C. Stump and E.E. Bailey 01/17/1947 5:2 WS

Sture, Fred DOD: 12/13/1913 DOB: 1858 at Finland. Age 55 years. Drowned in area of “Little Telegraph Creek,” at Wrangell. (This may be a creek that runs into the ocean on the north end of town.) Known as “Fred Stark.” Fisherman for 18 years. Partner with Hans Nelson. Member Lodge No. 9 Finnish Brotherhood at Aberdeen Washington. 12/18/1913 1:5 WS

Sullivan, James DOD: 09/1898 DOB: Portland, Maine Age 39 years. Died on board “City of Topeka” on the way north. Pantryman on board the vessel. Buried at Wrangell. 09/07/1898 6:3 FWN

Sumptian, Florence Blake DOD: 08/11/1929 DOB: 05/20/1905 Age 24 years. Spouse: George Sumptian. Daughter: Betty May Blake was adopted by Mrs. Eva Blake after her mother’s death. (Betty married Arthur Carlstrom 07/05/1947 at Ketchikan, Alaska.) 08/08/1929 1:3 WS

Suratt, Richard DOD: 07/22/1950 DOB: Age 59 years. Died under mysterious circumstance. Coroner’s jury determined an accident. U.S. Commisioner since 1934. He was also a photographer, filming various happenings around Alaska for news bureaus: Pathe Film Corp., Lathrop Corp., Paramount. He produced a film on the Stikine River which he showed at Wrangell. He filmed the arrival of the U.S. Army planes, Black Wolf Squadron, in 1920. Spouse: Mildred Sylvester Suratt, daughter of Rufus and Rose Sylvester. Son: Richard, Jr. Sister: Valeska, a movie actress. Interestingly, Austin “Cap” Lathrop, Lathrop Corporation died about the same time in Fairbanks. 07/28/1950 1:5 WS

Sylvester, (Female)

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Tacook, Mrs. Jim DOD: 1928 DOB: Age 65 years. Buried at Juneau, Alaska. Step-Daughter: Mrs. Chester Worthington. 01/12/1928 1:2 WS

Tahltan Billie DOD: 04/23/1929 DOB: Yarntancheet (Tahltan Billy). Spouse, Tahltan Jennie, preceded him in death in 1922. Daughter: Mrs. Charlie Jones. 04/25/1929 1:3 WS

Tahltan Jennie DOD: 08/04/1922 DOB: About age 60 years. From heart attack. Spouse: Tahltan Billy. Daughter: Mrs. Charlie Jones. 08/11/1922 4:2 WS

Tamaree, Matilda Kinnon (Mrs. Paul-Tamaree) DOD: 08/20/1952 DOB: Victoria, B.C. Age 90 years. A pupil of Amanda McFarland. Was one of the most influential Native women in Alaska. First Alaskan Woman Elder in Presbyterian Church. Through her efforts the Alaska Native Sisterhood was formed, patterned after the Alaska Native Brotherhood. (Wrangell ANS is Camp #1.) Spent many years working within the church in various capacities. First married Louis Paul in 1862. Married Wm. Tamaree in May 1905. Sons: William Louis Paul, Louis Paul, Samuel Kendall Paul (named for Rev. S. Hall Young and Dr. Henry Kendall). Daughter: Frances B. Tamaree. Sixteen grandchildren, 7 great-granchildren and one great-great grandchild. Louis Paul married Matilda Jones, daughter of M/M Charles Jones in 1918. 09/15/1952 AW

Tamaree, Tom DOD: 1919 DOB: 1849 at Victoria, B.C. Age 70 years. His father was a Hawaiian brought to Wrangell when young by Tom’s grandfather who may have been connected with the Russians at the fort. Tom’s father


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married one of Chief Shakes’ daughters. He took the family to Victoria, B.C. Spouse: married at Victoria, B.C. over 40 years ago, moving to Wrangell about 20 years ago. His brother preceded him in death. There were no children. Tom was involved in the Salvation Army for many years and acted as interpreter for the Presbyterian Church for several years. 03/27/1919 1:4 WS

Taylor, Ada (Mrs.)

DOD: 1928 DOB: Age 58 years. Spouse: William M. Taylor in 1890 and died in 1926. Maiden Name: Ada Nicholson. Sons: William M. Taylor, Jr., Lawrence Taylor. Daughters from previous marriage: Mrs. Conrad Nelson, Mrs. David Lewis. 01/12/1928 1:2 WS

Taylor, Sr., William McKean DOD: 09/24/1926 DOB: 12/17/1861 at Humeville, Pennsylvania Age 65 years. Came to Wrangell in 07/05/1888 with his cousin Harry Swift. Operated first mail boat with his partner L.M. Churchill. They owned the “Baranof” and operated between Wrangell and the west coast of Prince of Wales Island. Member Episcopal Church, Redmen’s Lodge and Pioneers of Alaska. Had an interest in the Wrangell Garnet Ledge with Alex Vreatt in 1905. A “Harry Swift” also had an interest in the ledge in 1889 with David L. Shoemaker. Spouse: Ada Nicholson in 1890 who died in 1928. Sons: William M. Taylor, Jr., Lawrence Taylor. Step-daughters: Mrs. Conrad Nelson, Mrs. David Lewis. Sister and two brothers in Pennsylvania. He was a great-grandson to President Zachery Taylor on his father’s side and descendant of William Henry Harrison on his mother’s side. Member of Redmen’s Lodge and Pioneers of Alaska. 09/26/1916 1:6 WS

Thomas, Andrew DOD: 11/18/1918 DOB: From Klawock. From stomach cancer. Buried at Klawock, Alaska. 11/21/1918 1:4 WS

Thomas, Lyda McAvoy (Mrs.)

DOD: 01/03/1918 DOB: Came to Fort Wrangell in 1884 as a missionary teacher for Presbyterian Church. She was teacher at first government school at Fort Wrangell in 1885. She was a cousin of Rev. S. Hall Young, first Presbyterian Church minister. Spouse: William G. Thomas, 10/21/1888 at Fort Wrangell. 01/10/1918 1:2 WS

Thomas, William Green DOD: 05/04/1930 DOB: 01/19/1851 at Randolph county, Missouri Age 79 years. From heart attack. First Married Alyda McAvoy on 01/21/1888 at Fort Wrangell. She precied him in death in 1918. Married Ida F. Swift on 12/26/1924 at


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Seattle, Washington. He was the U.S. Commmissioner for over 30 years at Wrangell. The youngest child of a large family. His family came over the Blue Mountains following the Oregon Trail in 1851. He was carried off by a cougar but was saved from certain death by the men in the party. The family settled near Scio, Oregon. Parents: Thomas Turpin Thomas and Nancy Curl Thomas. His mother died when he was 7 years old. His father died two years later. He had brothers and sisters of which only two sisters were surviving at the time of his death. One sister died the day after William at The Dalles, Oregon (Note: no information has been found on her at TD.) 05/08/1930 1:3 WS

Thomasen, Theodore (Capt.) DOD: 1905 DOB: 06/22/1905 1:5 WS

Tollofson, Harry DOD: 09/25/1943 DOB: Norway Age 67 years. From cancer. Died at Ketchikan. Partner with Albert Carlson in fur farm on Niblack Island, south of Wrangell, past 14 years. Had built it into one of the better fur farms of the district. Sister: in Norway. 10/08/1943 1:3 WS

Toussaint, Peter DOD: 05/29/1899 DOB: Died at Bradfield River (on mainland southeast of Wrangell) from rhumatism of the heart. 06/17/1899 4:1 SRJ

Tow-a-tt, Chief DOD: 1879 DOB: Spouse: Julias Tow-a-tt. They, and Moses and Marth Lewis, were first Native couple married in Presbyterian Church in 1878, married by Rev. John G. Brady. He is remembered as a nobleman among his people. He was shot and killed by an enemy Native in 1879 during an altercation between the Fort Wrangell Village and “outsiders.” Rev. S. Hall Young recounts this in his book “Hall Young of Alaska.” The chief, according to his culture, had two wifes: Eve and her daughter Julia, by a former marriage. When the Christians came and requried monogamy, the Chief chose Julia to be his wife. Eve remained as the mother-in-law in the house. 04/28/1927 2:3 WS

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DOB: Spouse: Chief Tow-a-att. They, and Moses and Marth Lewis, were first Native couple married in Presbyterian Church in 1878, married by Rev. John G. Brady. Was a member of the Presbyterian Church for almost 50 years. Known as “Old Julia.” Photograph in files of Wrangell Museum. 04/28/1927 2:3 WS

Tremble, Thomas DOD: 02/23/1949 DOB: Died from self-inflicted gun shot on his homestead on the Stikine River. He was found by William Harto, his neighbor. Brother: Robert. 03/11/1949 6:2 WS

Trimble, Hiram S. DOD: 1903 DOB: Only information found in his home was that he enlisted for the Civil War at Wolcott, Peoria, Countiy, Illinois. Buried at Wrangell. 01/29/1903 AS

Tucker, Martha DOD: 10/05/1940 DOB: About age 43 years. Drowned with husband, Walter Tucker at Lake Bay, Alaska. 10/11/1940 1:5 WS

Tucker, Walter DOD: 10/05/1940 DOB: Age 43 years. Drowned with wife, Martha Tucker at Lake Bay, Alaska. Mother: Mrs. D. Acton. Half-Brother: Homer Acton. Had nine brothers and sisters. 10/11/1940 1:5 WS

Twist, Oliver DOD: 1907 DOB: He was an Alaska Native. 07/18/1907 AS

Uhler, Ida (Mrs.)

DOD: 12/21/1928 DOB: Age 64 years. Died at Seattle, Washington. 12/27/1928 1:6 WS

Ukas, Matilda DOD: 11/16/1918 DOB: Age 6 months. From pneumonia. Parents: M/M Tom Ukas


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Vadel, Dave DOD: 08/29/1929 DOB: Age 63 years. 08/15/1929 1:3 WS

Voss, John H. DOD: 1924 DOB: 08/04/1887 at Port Blakely, Washington. Age 37 years. From an accident at the sawmill. Spouse: Christine Velolang Voss. Daughter: Dorothy, age 9 years. 05/22/1924 1:1 WS

Vukovich, Steve DOD: 10/1951 DOB: Yugoslavia. Age 61 years. From heart attack at Fairbanks, Alaska. Worked as a plumber in Wrangell before going to Juneau. Worked in the Alaska-Juneau mine and, recently, as a traveling clothing salesman. A naturalized citizen and veteran of WWI. He was active in American Legion. Served two terms in Territorial Legislature as a member of the House in 1945 and the special session in 1946. Spouse: Mrs. Vukovich Son: Roger. 10/12/1951 1:3 WS

Waddel, Mr. DOD: 05/1875 DOB: Died at Fort Wrangell after cutting himself on the leg with an ax. 05/28/1875 3:3 DBC

Wallace, Harry DOD: 1929 DOB: Mrs. Laura Wallace, Administratis for the estate. Completed work in record time. 11/18/1920 1:3 WS

Weber, C.E.

DOD: 01/26/1924 DOB: About age 57 years. Long-time resident of Wrangell, coming to the area during the Klondike gold rush. U.S. Commissioner from 1919 to 1920 during time Wm. G. Thomas was the commmissioner in Wrangell. Spouse: Mrs. Matilda Hamilton, about 15 years prior to his death. She preceded him in death by four months. Member of the Masonic Lodge since February 1892 at Washington, D.C. 01/31/1924 1:3 WS

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DOB: Age 5 years. Parents: M/M William Wells No date or page number available.

Wigg, Mabel DOD: 1912 DOB: Age 15 years. Parents: M/M Fred Wigg. 08/08/1912 1:3 WS

Wigg, Mrs. Marcus DOD: 08/30/1949 DOB: on the Stikine River Age 76 years. She was educated at a convent in Victoria, B.C. Spouse: Marcus Wigg in 1898 and spent honeymoon on the Chiloot Pass during the gold rush. Parents: Alexander “Buck” and Georgiana Choquette. Grandfather: Chief Shakes. Children: Mrs. Lorena Romstad, Robert Choquette Sister: Georgina Clark. 09/02/1949 1:2 WS

Wigg, Robert DOD: 01/25/1903 DOB: Age 24 years. 01/29/1903 AS

Willard, (Infant)

DOD: 1928 DOB: Age 5 months. Parents: M/M Henry Willard 04/19/192 1:6 WS

Willard, David DOD: 1927 DOB: Age 8 months. Parents: M/M Fritz Willard. 04/21/1927 1:5 WS

Willard, Ella (Mrs.)

DOD: 02/09/1939 DOB: 09/17/1887 Age 51 years. Maiden name: Ella Jackson. First married Peter Johnson who died in 1916. Married Fritz Willard in 1920. 02/13/1930 1:5 WS

Willett, Rose Sylvester DOD: 1941 DOB: in Interior Canada Age 75 years. Came to Wrangell as the young bride of Rufus Sylvester who was a partner in the local sawmill (Wilson & Sylvester), a business (Reid & Sylvester) and property owner. He preceded her in death. She married Oscar Willett, a carpenter.


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Children: Mrs. R.J. Suratt, Mrs. May Garltey, Mrs. James Nolan, George Sylvester, Mrs. Allan Ritchie, Mrs. Ann Chilberg are the six children who survive her. 07/25/1941 1:4 WS

Williams, Bob DOD: 1926 DOB: 08/28/1931 4:3 WS

Williams, Joseph DOD: 08/17/1931 DOB: 1907 08/28/1931 1:5 WS

Wilson, George

DOD: 1914 DOB: Drowned. He was Alaska Native. 11/19/1914 1:1 WS

Woodhouse, Harry DOD: 1905 DOB: Young son of Albert Woodhouse. 05/25/1905 1:4 WS

Worden, J.E. DOD: 1925 DOB: 07/04/1861 at Niagra Falls, New York. Age 64 years. His father died when he was age 2 years from injuries from the Civil War. His mother passed away when he was age 9 years. He was reared by his father’s brother. Settled at Portland, Oregon. Spouse: Nina Turner on 11/28/1895 at Portland. Moved to Fort Wrangell in 1898. Appointed U.S. Postmaster at Wrangell and served in that capacity until 1917. Worden was also a photographer, having photographed a great deal of the local area. Children: Mrs. Lynn (Robert) Holmes, Mrs. Liberty (Louis M.) Royal, Homer Worden. Member of Pioneers of Alaska, Redmen’s Lodge, Elks Lodge and Woodmen of the World. 03/26/1925 1:1 WS

Worthington, Martha DOD: 11/14/1918 DOB: Age 10 years. From a fall. Parents: M/M Chester Worthington. 11/21/1918 1:4 WS

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DOD: 01/27/1932 DOB: Age 74 years. Known as “Canoe Bob.” 02/12/1932 1:3 WS

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