Primary Name: Brondino, Giacomo "James"

Filed as: brondino_giacomo

Also known as: James Brondino

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Born: 1880, Italy

Died: circa 1914, Sitka, Alaska

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Associated places: Italy; Sitka Alaska; Douglas Alaska

Keywords: Giacomo Brondino, James Brondino, Douglas Eagles Cemetery

Biography

Giacomo “James” Brondino was born in Italy in 1880.

He later lived in Alaska and died in Sitka at approximately age 34. He was buried in the Douglas Eagles Cemetery.

Sources

Find-A-Grave

Giacomo Brondino James Brondino Brondino Giacomo Douglas Eagles Cemetery

Tags: Giacomo Brondino, James Brondino, Douglas Eagles Cemetery, Alaska pioneers

Primary Name: Bonnett, John

Filed as: bonnett_john

Also known as: John Bonnett; John Bonnet

Occupation / Association: Tailor; Dancing master; Member, Douglas Aerie No. 117, Fraternal Order of the Eagles; Catholic Church member

Born: 1861

Died: June 9, 1916, St. Ann's Hospital

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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: John Bonnett, John Bonnet, Bonnett John, Douglas Alaska tailor

Biography

John Bonnett was born in 1861.

He worked as a tailor and dancing master. Bonnett was a member of Douglas Aerie No. 117 of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and was affiliated with the Catholic Church.

Bonnett died of heart disease at St. Ann's Hospital on June 9, 1916.

Sources

Find-A-Grave

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Tags: John Bonnett, John Bonnet, Bonnett John, Douglas Alaska residents, Fraternal Order of the Eagles

Primary Name: Foutaine, Sarah A.

Filed as: Foutaine, Sarah A.

Also known as: Sarah A. Foutaine

Occupation / Association: Resident of Douglas, Alaska

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska

Keywords: Sarah A. Foutaine, Foutaine family, Douglas Alaska residents, Francis Coffin family, early Douglas residents, Alaska territorial period, Southeast Alaska families

Biography

Sarah A. Foutaine was a resident of Douglas, Alaska, during the territorial period and a member of the extended family networks that connected many of the early residents of the Juneau–Douglas area.

She was the aunt of Francis Coffin, linking her to one of the families documented in regional historical and genealogical records. Family relationships such as these illustrate the close-knit nature of early Southeast Alaska communities, where extended families often lived and worked within the same small towns.

Although limited biographical information about Sarah A. Foutaine survives in the historical record, her presence in Douglas reflects the many individuals and families who formed the residential population supporting the mining and commercial activities of the Juneau–Douglas area.

Sources

Find-A-Grave.

Primary Name: Charles Wortman

Filed as: Wortman, Charles

Born: 1852

Died: November 25, 1905 (about age 52)

Burial: Douglas Eagles Cemetery, Douglas, Alaska

Spouse: Most likely married to Lena Wortman

Occupation: Businessman, merchant

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Biography

Charles Wortman was born in 1852 and lived in Douglas, Alaska. He was most likely married to Lena Wortman.

In 1898, he owned the Charles Coffee House. He was also a partner with John Feusi in a hardware store, later becoming the sole owner in 1899.

In the early 1900s, he was the senior partner in the business Wortman & Jensen, a hardware and furniture store operating in Douglas.

Wortman died on November 25, 1905, at approximately 52 years of age and was buried in the Douglas Eagles Cemetery.

Sources

• Survey and Inventory of Douglas Historic Cemeteries
• Find-A-Grave 

Uberti, Emil

Occupation: Businessman; pool room proprietor; hotel manager

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska; Front Street, Douglas, Alaska

Family: Husband of Lisa Uberti; father of three children

Biography

Emil Uberti was a well-known businessman in Douglas, Alaska, during the territorial period when the community served the nearby Treadwell mining district.

Uberti operated a pool room on Front Street, one of the businesses that served the residents and workers of the Douglas–Juneau mining community.

He also served as the manager of the Hunter Hotel, an establishment that accommodated travelers, workers, and visitors to the growing town.

Uberti was married to Lisa Uberti, and the couple had three children.

Sources

• Survey and Inventory of Douglas Historic Cemeteries

Primary Name: Uberti, Liza

Filed as: Uberti, Liza

Also known as: Liza Uberti

Occupation / Association: Early Douglas, Alaska resident

Associated places: Locana, Città Metropolitana di Torino, Piemonte, Italy; Douglas, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska

Keywords: Liza Uberti, Uberti family Douglas Alaska, Emil Uberti Douglas businessman, Hunter Hotel Douglas Alaska, Italian immigrants Alaska, Douglas Eagles Cemetery

Biography

Liza Uberti was born on February 6, 1879, in Locana, Città Metropolitana di Torino, Piemonte, Italy.

She later immigrated to the United States and became a resident of Douglas, Alaska. Liza was the first wife of Emil Uberti, a well-known Douglas businessman. The couple had three children.

Emil Uberti operated a pool room on Front Street and also served as manager of the Hunter Hotel in Douglas.

Liza Uberti died on December 28, 1918, at the age of thirty-nine. She was buried in the Douglas Eagles Cemetery in Douglas, Alaska.

Sources

Survey and Inventory of Douglas Historic Cemeteries

Find-A-Grave

John Runquist was born in Finland on February 24, 1876.

Runquist was married to Hilda May Runquist and had three children, including Anard Runquist.

He came to Treadwell Mine around 1900 and worked as a miner at the Ready Bullion Mine. Runquist aslo worked at the Alaska Juneau Mine as a drilling contractor and later as machinist. He was popularly known as "the machine doc."

He died on December 9, 1937 and was buried in the Douglas Eagles Cemetery.

Survey and Inventory of Douglas Historic Cemeteries

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Primary Name: Edminson, James

Filed as: james_edminson

Also known as: James Edmiston

Occupation / Association: Miner, Treadwell Mine; Alaska-Juneau Mine; Treadwell Foundry Worker

Born: 1879, Scotland

Died: March 14, 1944, Seattle, Washington

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Associated places: Scotland; Douglas, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Seattle, Washington

Keywords: James Edminson, James Edmiston, Edminson James, Edmiston James, Treadwell Mine miners, Alaska Juneau Mine workers

Biography

James Edminson was born in Scotland in 1879.

He worked as a miner at the Treadwell Mine and the Alaska-Juneau Mine. In 1921, he was working at the Treadwell Foundry.

Edminson died in Seattle, Washington, on March 14, 1944, at about age 64. He was buried in the Douglas Eagles Cemetery.

Sources

Survey and Inventory of Douglas Historic Cemeteries; Find-A-Grave memorial for James Edmiston

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Tags: James Edminson, James Edmiston, Edminson James, Edmiston James, Treadwell Mine miners, Alaska Juneau Mine workers, Douglas Eagles Cemetery

Douglas Aerie, No. 117 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles was organized in July of 1901 witha membership of 120. In October of that same year a fancy ball was given to raise money for purchasing, clearing and fencing a cemetery tract.

In 1902 the area was enclosed with a white picket fence and a sign with the Eagles emblem was placed above the entrance. In August 1904 the tract was formally dedicated with speeches and songs. Part of the speech by the Grand President, Douglas druggist, Elmer E. Smith read, "For when an Eagle takes his last homeward flight, here he may rest in peace..."

The earliest date identified on a marker was that of a child who died in October 1901. The latest date was that of G.R "Mex" Isaak who died on Jwie 8, 1988. Records indicate there were 61 burials in the cemetery although 10 of these were moved in 1980 to the Alaskan Memorial Park due to a road construction project.

The survey identified 27 markers with citations. Additional unidentified markers were placed in later years as the originals wooden markers had deteriorated beyond recognition. Some of the more elaborate stone monuments are showing signs of deterioration.

The late G.R "Mex" Isaak dedicated over 25 years to keeping the area clean and the grass mowed. He marked all the unidentified graves with simple white wooden markers.

Survey and Inventory of Douglas Historic Cemeteries

Primary Name: Cole, H. Hammond

Filed as: cole_h_hammond

Also known as: Reverend H. Hammond Cole; H. Hammond Cole

Occupation / Association: Clergyman

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Associated places: Douglas Island, Alaska

Keywords: Reverend H Hammond Cole, H Hammond Cole, Cole H Hammond, Douglas Island clergy

Biography

Reverend H. Hammond Cole officiated at ceremonies on Douglas Island, Alaska.

Sources

Find-A-Grave

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Tags: Reverend H Hammond Cole, H Hammond Cole, Douglas Island clergy, Juneau area clergy

Primary Name: Kitakojima Yoshitaro

Filed as: Yoshitaro, Kitakojima

Also known as: Yoshitaro Kitakojima

Nationality: Japanese

Occupation / Association: Treadwell boarding house worker

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska; Treadwell; Douglas Asian Cemetery

Born: 1871, Japan

Died: August 2, 1900 – Douglas, Alaska

Burial: Douglas Asian Cemetery

Keywords: Japanese immigrant; Treadwell; Douglas cemetery; Alaska mining history

Biography

Kitakojima Yoshitaro was born in 1871 in Japan. He arrived in Douglas, Alaska, around 1898 and was employed at the Treadwell boarding house.  Yoshitaro died on August 2, 1900, at the age of 28 in St. Ann’s Hospital in Douglas. He left behind a father, mother, wife, and child in Japan, as well as a brother living on Douglas Island.  He was buried in the Douglas Asian Cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Reverend H. Hammond Cole, and thirty-four of his countrymen attended the burial.

Sources

• Find-A-Grave Memorial
• Douglas Asian Cemetery burial records

Primary Name: Levin, J. A.

Filed as: j_a_levin

Also known as: Rev. J. A. Levin; Reverend J. A. Levin

Occupation / Association: Clergy; Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: J A Levin, J. A. Levin, Reverend J A Levin, Rev J A Levin, Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church Douglas Alaska, Douglas Alaska clergy, Alaska Lutheran ministers

Biography

Reverend J. A. Levin was affiliated with the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church in Douglas, Alaska.

Sources

Alaska Daily Empire; local church records

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Tags: J A Levin, Reverend J A Levin, Rev J A Levin, Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, Douglas Alaska clergy, Lutheran ministers, Douglas Alaska pioneers

Primary Name: Jelich, Anna G.

Filed as: anna_g_jelich

Also known as: Anna Jelich

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Born: September 11, 1906, Juneau, Alaska

Died: January 24, 1910

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Associated places: Juneau, Alaska; Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: Anna G. Jelich, Anna Jelich, Jelich Anna G., Douglas Asian Cemetery, Juneau Alaska residents

Biography

Anna G. Jelich was born on September 11, 1906, in Juneau, Alaska. She died on January 24, 1910, at the age of three and was buried in the Douglas Asian Cemetery.

Sources

Find-A-Grave memorial for Anna G. Jelich

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Tags: Anna G. Jelich, Anna Jelich, Jelich family, Douglas Asian Cemetery, Juneau Alaska residents

Primary Name: Hayakawa, Chōtarō

Filed as: hayakawa_chotaro

Also known as: Chotaro Hayakawa; Chōtarō 早川 長太郎

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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: Chōtarō Hayakawa, Chotaro Hayakawa, Hayakawa Chotaro, 長太郎 早川, Douglas Asian Cemetery, Douglas Alaska Japanese community

Biography

Chōtarō Hayakawa (長太郎 早川) is buried in the Douglas Asian Cemetery in Douglas, Alaska.

Sources

Find-A-Grave memorial for Chōtarō Hayakawa

Chotaro Hayakawa Chōtarō Hayakawa Hayakawa Chotaro 長太郎 早川

Tags: Chōtarō Hayakawa, Chotaro Hayakawa, Hayakawa Chotaro, 長太郎 早川, Douglas Asian Cemetery, Douglas Alaska Japanese community

Slujo, Sarka (Krasel)

Parents: Anton Krasel

Spouse: Mat Slujo

Associated Places: Juneau–Douglas area, Alaska

Biography

Sarka Krasel Slujo was the daughter of Anton Krasel and later married Mat Slujo.

Members of the Krasel and Slujo families were part of the early immigrant communities that settled in the Juneau–Douglas region during Alaska’s territorial period. Families from Central and Eastern Europe formed an important part of the workforce and social fabric of the mining communities in Southeast Alaska.

Through her family connections, Sarka Krasel Slujo was associated with the network of residents who lived and worked in the Douglas and Juneau area during the early twentieth century.

Sources

Family records and historical cemetery documentation

Primary Name: Krasel, Anton

Filed as: krasel_anton

Also known as: Anton Krasel

Occupation / Association: Tailor

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Children: Sarka Krasel-Slujo

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: Anton Krasel, Krasel Anton, Douglas Alaska tailor, St Ann's Avenue Douglas, Sarka Krasel-Slujo

Biography

Anton Krasel was a tailor who worked at a shop on St. Ann's Avenue in Douglas as early as 1910.

He had one daughter, Sarka Krasel-Slujo.

Sources

Survey and Inventory of Douglas Historic Cemeteries, 1995

Tags: Anton Krasel, Krasel Anton, Douglas Alaska, St Ann's Avenue Douglas, Sarka Krasel-Slujo, Douglas pioneers

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Riedi, George

Biography

George Riedi lived in Douglas, Alaska, where he operated a restaurant with his brother, Joseph Riedi, and sister-in-law, Madeline Riedi.

Riedi was a well-known baker in Douglas and had been engaged in the business there since 1898, serving the residents of the growing mining community.

Sources

• Survey and Inventory of Douglas Historic Cemeteries

Primary Name: Riedi, Joseph Sr.

Filed as: Riedi, Joseph Sr.

Also known as: Joseph Riedi; Joseph Riedi, Senior

Occupation / Association: Grocer; baker; restaurant operator

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska

Keywords: Joseph Riedi Sr, Joseph Riedi Douglas Alaska, Riedi family Douglas Alaska, Madeline Riedi, Joseph L Riedi, George Riedi, Douglas grocery stores early Alaska, Douglas bakeries Alaska, Douglas restaurants early Alaska

Biography

Joseph Riedi, Sr., arrived in Douglas, Alaska, around 1907 with his wife, Madeline Riedi.

The couple had a son, Joseph L. Riedi.

In Douglas, Joseph Riedi operated several businesses, including a grocery store and a bakery. He later operated a restaurant with George Riedi, contributing to the commercial life of the Douglas community during the early twentieth century.

Sources

Survey and Inventory of Douglas Historic Cemeteries.

Primary Name: McCormick, Nora Connors

Filed as: McCormick, Nora Connors

Also known as: Nora Connors McCormick

Occupation / Association: Resident of Douglas, Alaska

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: Nora Connors McCormick, McCormick family Douglas Alaska, Richard R McCormick Sr, Richard McCormick Jr, early Douglas Alaska families

Biography

Nora Connors McCormick was a resident of Douglas, Alaska, one of the early mining communities located across Gastineau Channel from Juneau.

In 1888, she married Richard R. McCormick, Sr. The couple raised a large family and had eleven children together, including Richard McCormick, Jr.

The McCormick family was among the early families living in Douglas during the period when the community grew alongside the development of the mining industry on Douglas Island.

Sources

Survey and Inventory of Douglas Historic Cemeteries

Primary Name: Keen, Jack (“Taku Jack”)

Filed as: taku_jack_keen

Also known as: Taku Jack Keen; Jack Keen

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Children: Jennie Fox

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Taku region, Alaska

Keywords: Taku Jack Keen, Jack Keen, Keen Jack, father of Jennie Fox, Douglas Alaska historic cemeteries, Taku Alaska

Biography

Taku Jack Keen was the father of Jennie Fox.

Sources

Inventory and Survey of Historic Cemeteries in Douglas, Alaska

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Tags: Taku Jack Keen, Jack Keen, Keen Jack, Jennie Fox, Douglas Alaska historic cemeteries, Taku Alaska