These lists contains the names of pioneer prospectors, miners,
trappers, merchants and others that have spent time in Alaska since it's purchase
from Russia in 1867 up to about World War Two. The names come from
books, mineral
and other government reports including military information, family
members and censes rolls. If you are aware of people not included
here or have details about those
who are I would like to hear from you.~ Walt
Larson
Unfortunately, often a person's last name
with initials are all that's shown in the source material. Sometimes
a person last name is all that's given. Often
a wife's first name is not given but only listed as "Mrs." I
have included those with just last names as it could help someone trace a
relatives
travel through Alaska.
When I encounter a first and last name that are the same but
at different locations I include them both unless there is evidence that it
is the same person. Remember to look for nick names; William will likely be
Bill, Will or Willie. Al could be Allen, Alen, Albert, Alfred, etc., etc..
Identifying Alaska natives are particularly difficult as names
given in documentation and literature of the time are often not the person's
indian name but one given them by the whites. I have included natives
when
a first
and last
name is available or they are identifiable by a specific location or event.
When searching for a name also look for spellings that are close
as most of the original documents, such as census rolls, claim and property
records, were hand written. Interpreting some of the hand writing can be difficult.
Also some immigrants may have change their name to a more Americanized
spelling. Typos on my part are also a possibility.
These lists are sorted by last name, first name then middle initial.
A
B
C D E
F G
H I
J K
L M
N O
P Q
R S
T U V
W X
Y Z
These files are updated when I locate
additional information and as I have time. Last updated 11/29/2011
1930
Anchorage Census
Pioneers of Alaska Members |