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Machinage, Mark 1912 Prop. Ruby City Laundry (Source)
MacKelvey, Eddie Ruby. Described as"a diminutive Irishman who ran a road house." (source)
Maddren, Alfred Geddes USGS Geologist. Visited Ruby Creek in 1908 and 1910.
Major, Ervin William Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 18 Jan 1878 W Relatives lives Arlington WA.
Manley, Frank Fairbanks, Hot Springs. Birth name was Hillyard Bascom Knowles. (Source P 3).
Manual, True Ruby 1930, 1932 Greenstone (Source P 16)
Margaret, Charlie Ruby N (source P 50).
Marie, Merle Ruby (source P 28).(Source P 55, 58).
Marie, Tom Ruby (source P 47) (source P 28).
Marlin, H. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912(Source)
Marshall, George Linklater Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 11 February 1879 W Relatives lives Seattle WA
Martin, Frank Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912(Source)
Martin, George C. Geologist in Ruby 1917 (P 12).
Martinier, C Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912(Source)
Matheson, Theo Buried Long cemetery (Image 29). In July 2007 was the only grave marker still visable in the Long Cemetary.
Matson, Henery Held the Discovery claim on Ruby Creek in 1911 (P 5). Unclaimed letter at Ruby postoffice Feb. 1912 Source
Matson, Joe Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 2 Apr 1888 W Kalltrask Finland .
Mattern, ? 1893 Prospector from Germany (Source P 281).
Mattey, R. A. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912(Source)
May, John Poorman 1951 (Source P 292). Ophir Creek 1947 (Source P 21).
Maygood, Charles Ruby resident. Died in sinking of Sophia (source P 45).
Mayhan, ? Freighter Ruby 1912 (Source P 25).
Mayhood, George. F. Operated a cigar store and pool room on First Ave in Ruby. 1913. Born near Napanee, Ontario around 1858. Joined the rush to the Klondike in 1898. Owned a provisioning business in Dawson. Later opened a general store on Cleary Creek near Fairbanks. Moved to Iditarod. Became one of the first businessmen to join the rush to Ruby. Had children who moved to California. Died in the sinking of the Sophia in 1918 (Source P 6). 1918 (source P 21).
Mayo, Alfred H. 1873 Trader (Source P-4).
McArthur, Jack Ruby area trapper (source P 27).
McCahey, Pat 1912 Operated Simon's sawmill at the west end of Ruby. (P 20) ( Source P 289)
McCandlass, Albert Alexander Ruby 1934 bought Greenstone Claims. 1934-1938 worked claims on Greenstone Creek (Source P 17). Died 1938 suicide (Source P 18).
McCarthy, William See William McCarty Sr.
McCarty, W. H.(possibly William?) Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McCarty, William Sr (Billy) Born 1904. Last name was origionaly McCarthy. Of Irish and Athabaskan parents (Source P 12). Took part in Nome serum run 1925 (source P 51)(Source P 43). Worked at a mine in Poorman 1923-28 (Source P 15)(Source P 40) . Moved his family to Ruby in 1948 (Source P 69) For his biography see (Source).
McCaskel, D. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source).
McClanahan, ? Mined in the Cache Creek area in the late 30s (Source P 14.
McConn, William Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 10 Dec 1885 W Relatives lives Ballee Down P Ireland
McConnell, ? 1893 prosoector. Canadian (Source P 281).
McConnell, David Leo Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 22 Nov 1894 W Point Pleasant NJ .
McCormic, J. A. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McCready, Dan Nov 2, 1911 sold Ruby property.
McDermouth, Mike Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McDonald, D.A. Ruby 1912 (image #19) Died on the sinking of the Sophia in 1918.
McDonald, J.J. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McDonald, Jack Operated Our House Saloon on First Ave.(or Front street Source ) Ruby in 1912 &1913.
McDonald, Joe Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source).
McDonald, June Lived in Poorman.
McDonald, Partick Poorman postmaster 9/9/1915 to 1919(Source p58).
McDonald, Robert Reverand Fort Yukon 1862 (Source P-4).
McDonald, Vance Rutledge 1915 (Source P 6) Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 10 Apr 1886 W Relatives lives Bay St. Louis MS.
McEburn, ? (possibly McEburn or Eburn M.C.?) Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source).
McEntee, J. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McFadden, Dan Long City 1933 (Source P 121)
McGee, Burton Edward Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 9 Oct 1880 W relative lives Chicago IL. Had a freighting and packing business (Source P289)
McGenley, James Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 15 June 1885 W Co. Donegal Ireland
McGettigan, Eddy Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 21 Apr 1877 W Relatives lives Richmond PA
McGinley, James Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 15 June 1885 W Co. Donegal Ireland.
McGough, Mike Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source).
McGrath, Andy Skagway 1898 (Source P 17).
McGuire, Hugh Edward Ruby area trapper 1910-1950. Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 19 Apr 1878 W mom lives Seattle WA
McGuire, Loyd Byron Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 6 Dec 1879 W mom lives Stockville NE.
McK, Irving. Mining engineer from Fairbanks in Ruby district 1927 (Source P 16). Traveled all over Alaska examining mining properties. Was in Caro in 1910 (Source p 238)
McKelvey, Edward Ruby 1920 & 1930 US Census. He move to Fairbanks in the early 1930s, to attain medical care at Fairbanks Hospital. He died in a hotel fire in Fairbanks in 1934
McKinnon, Ellwood Glover Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 18 Sep 1883 W Relatives lives San Francisco CA .
McLean, Billy Mined Little Minook Creek circa 1898 (Source P 6).
McLean, Donald In Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source). Probate Estate (Source P236).
McLeod, Gar Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source).
McLeod, Robt Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McLeod, Roderick Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McLeod, Roy Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McMahar, Harry Fred Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 27 Nov 1893 W Norman OK .
McMahon, John Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source).
McMann, E. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McMath, W. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McNeil, John V. Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 11 August 1886 W Canadian; Relatives lives Seattle WA.
McNeil, P. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McPherson, Alex Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
McQuesten, L.N. Jack 1873 Trader (Source P-4)
McQueston, Bob Ruby (Source P 56).
McQueston, Nelson Ruby (Source P 56).
Medol, J. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
Melander, John Enoch Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 18 Sep 1890 W Kramford Sweden
Mertie, J. B. Jr Geologist in 1915 Survived Ruby District for USGS (Source P 10) 1933 (Source P 120).
Mescott, Steve Ruby area trapper (source P 48).
Messrs, ? Ruby 1933 (Source P 121).
Meyers, Valeria Rampart claim holder (Source P-2).
Michell, G. A. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source).
Michell, G. W. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
Michie, Duncan Ruby 1912 Option to buy interest in several claims (Source P 6-7) . 1914 with partners bought Greenstone Creek claims for dredging operation (Source P 8). Sold Greenstone (Source P 11-12).
Mignon, Thos Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
Miller H. J. Long City 1912 Worked on the Shy Anne Faction claim on Long Creek (P 285)
Miller, Adolph Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source) .
Miller, John Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 30 August 1888 W St. Boswells Scotland
Miller, Louis Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 27 Mar 1877 W .
Miller, Oliver C. Prospected Little Minook Creek (Source P 5).
Miller, Otto Cal Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 14 Oct 1877 W Relatives lives San Francisco CA.
Miller, R. H. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source) .
Minook, John Rampart. Discovered gold on and mined Little Minook Creek. Athabascan and Russian (Source P-2, 6).
Miscovich, George Poorman 1940-41 son of Peter (Source P 18)
Miscovich, Howard Ruby, Poorman 1912 Miscovich Mining Co. (P 7) Son of Peter (Source P19). Brother of John & George (Source) .
Miscovich, John A. Poorman. Son of Peter (Source P 19) Brother of Howard & George (Source). Poorman postmaster 7/31/1951 (Source p 58). Ran Miscovich and Sons Mining Ruby/ Poorman 1940-1941. In military 1941 then returned to Ruby untill about 1951 then went to Flat (Source P 51).
Miscovich, Peter Owned Peter Miscovich and Sons Mining. Poorman 1940-41 (Source P 18).
Miskovich, Christopher Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born June 1889 W Montenegro
Mitchel, W. (I'm not too sure about this guy. A book with his name in it indicated he lived in Ruby. See Series 1 #7)
Moden, Nels Bernhard Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 18 Sep 1887 W Stockholm Sweden
Moe, Sam Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 24 Sep 1886 W Flakkefjord Norway.
Mog'eau, ? Had a roadhouse at Long Creek 1912 (Source P 14).
Moller, ? Mr. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
Moore, C. W. Ruby 1915 oversaw set up of the dredge on Greenstone Creek (Source P 12).
Moore, George Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
Moores, H. J. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source) .
Moores, J. H. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source) .
Morris, Walter Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source).
Morrison, C. R. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source) .
Morton, Ernest Gilbert Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 24 February 1878 W Relatives lives Los Angeles CA.
Mossy, John Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
Mozee, Benjamin B. Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. Born 27 Mar 1886 W
Mulcahey, Patty Ruby (source)
Mullane, Thos Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
Mulligan, Alice Ruby. Perhaps she's the daughter of Fred Mulligan (source)
Mulligan, Fred Had the first car in Ruby (source P 41).
Mulvihill, Nellie Skagway. (Source P 9).
Mulvihill, William Skagway (Source P 9).
Murray, H. C. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source).
Murry, Alaxander H. 1841 Ft Yukon with Hudson's Bay Co. (Source P-1)
Myers, J. C. Likely in Ruby area prior to Feb.1912 (Source)
Myrick, Claude H. Ruby 1912 a Notary Public (Source). A Ruby barber. Registered for the draft circa 1917-18 in Ruby. (Image #22)

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