McCanna family
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In Aug 1886, the family moves to Alaska, and they quickly become involved in the gold rush, establishing a claim near Douglas, Alaska. It is presumed that son John dies on the trip, having fallen from the wagon. | In Aug 1886, the family moves to Alaska, and they quickly become involved in the gold rush, establishing a claim near Douglas, Alaska. It is presumed that son John dies on the trip, having fallen from the wagon. | ||
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Dec 1886: [[Abe LeRoy]] receives a letter from [[Jimmy McCanna]] who is with his father in Alaska. He tells his "old pard" that he doesn't like Alaska as there ain't enough winter there. | Dec 1886: [[Abe LeRoy]] receives a letter from [[Jimmy McCanna]] who is with his father in Alaska. He tells his "old pard" that he doesn't like Alaska as there ain't enough winter there. | ||
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[[13 Jun 1899]] on way back from gold fields with son Jim, Michael dies of Bright's Disease (abt 55). His daughter, Lizzie, went up on the Topeka RR from Skagway to Lake Bennett, met James there, and helped him bury their father. | [[13 Jun 1899]] on way back from gold fields with son Jim, Michael dies of Bright's Disease (abt 55). His daughter, Lizzie, went up on the Topeka RR from Skagway to Lake Bennett, met James there, and helped him bury their father. | ||
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==Michael's family== | ==Michael's family== | ||
