2025-2026 Chairman, 2024 Commissioner, Alaska State Commission for Human Rights. 2025 United Nations Geneva Human Rights Crisis State & Local Panelist. 2024 Alaska State Delegate, America 250 Convening of the States. 2023-2024 Commissioner, Alaska Historical Commission. 2025-2026 Chairman, 2019-2024 Committee Member, City & Borough of Juneau Historic Resources Advisory Committee. 2024-2025-2026 Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge Juneau Historian. 2024-2025-2026 Filcom Member. 2018-2020 Committee Member, City & Borough of Juneau Sister Cities Committee. 2019-2020 Member, AVTEC Institutional Advisory Committee. 2006-2020, President & COB, Friends of Jesse Lee Home. 2012 Member, Anchorage Arts Advisory Commission. Anchorage International Film Festival Features Committee Chair/Host/Award Presenter. Balto Film Fest Founder.

2004 Seward City Council. 2002-2006, Seward Centennial Legacy Committee, Seward Economic Development Committee, Seward Waterfront Committee, Seward Alternate Energy Committee, Seward Long-term Care Replacement Facility Committee, and Seward Historic Preservation Commission.

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  • Joseph, Paul

    Primary Name: Joseph, Paul

    Filed as: joseph_paul

    Also known as: Paul Joseph

    Occupation / Association:

    Born: 1911

    Died: May 15, 1916

    Parents:

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    Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

    Keywords: Paul Joseph, Joseph Paul, Douglas Alaska residents, Douglas Indian Cemetery


    Biography

    Paul Joseph was born in 1911.

    He died on May 15, 1916, at the age of five and was buried in the Douglas Indian Cemetery in Douglas, Alaska.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave

    Tags: Paul Joseph, Joseph Paul, Douglas Alaska, Douglas Indian Cemetery

    Paul Joseph Joseph Paul P Joseph


  • Johnson, Jimmie

    Primary Name: Johnson, Jimmie

    Filed as: jimmie_johnson

    Also known as: Jimmy Johnson

    Occupation / Association:

    Born: 1885

    Died: May 19, 1915

    Parents:

    Spouse:

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    Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

    Keywords: Jimmie Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Johnson Jimmie, Douglas Indian Cemetery, Douglas Alaska burials


    Biography

    Jimmie Johnson was born in 1885.

    He died on May 19, 1915 at the age of 30 and was buried in the Douglas Indian Cemetery in Douglas, Alaska.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave memorial for Jimmie Johnson

    Jimmie Johnson Jimmy Johnson Johnson Jimmie J Johnson Jim Johnson

    Tags: Jimmie Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Johnson Jimmie, Douglas Indian Cemetery, Douglas Alaska burials


  • Johnson, Chief

    Primary Name: Johnson, Chief

    Filed as: chief_johnson

    Also known as: Chief Johnson

    Occupation / Association: Chief of the Raven Clan; trapper; fisherman

    Born: 1862, Taku River area, Alaska

    Died: 1917

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    Associated places: Taku River area, Alaska; Douglas, Alaska

    Keywords: Chief Johnson, Raven Clan chief, Taku River Tlingit leader, Douglas Alaska Native leaders, trapper fisherman Alaska


    Biography

    Chief Johnson

    Chief Johnson was born in 1862 in the Taku River area of Alaska.

    He was known as a trapper and fisherman and served as Chief of the Raven Clan.

    Chief Johnson died in 1917 at the age of 49. He was buried in the Douglas Native Cemetery.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave

    Tags: Chief Johnson, Raven Clan chief, Taku River Alaska, Douglas Native Cemetery, Tlingit leaders Alaska

    Chief Johnson Johnson Chief Taku River Chief Johnson Raven Clan Chief Johnson


  • Jackson, Maggie

    Primary Name: Jackson, Maggie

    Filed as: maggie_jackson

    Also known as: Margaret Jackson

    Occupation / Association:

    Born: 1886

    Died: December 15, 1908

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    Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

    Keywords: Maggie Jackson, Margaret Jackson, Jackson Maggie, Douglas Indian Cemetery, Douglas Alaska burials


    Biography

    Maggie Jackson was born in 1886.

    She died on December 15, 1908, at the age of 22 and was buried in the Douglas Indian Cemetery in Douglas, Alaska.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave memorial for Maggie Jackson

    Maggie Jackson Margaret Jackson Jackson Maggie M Jackson Maggie Jaxson

    Tags: Maggie Jackson, Margaret Jackson, Jackson Maggie, Douglas Indian Cemetery, Douglas Alaska burials


  • Green, Charles

    Primary Name: Green, Charles

    Filed as: green_charles

    Also known as: Charles Green

    Occupation / Association: Sawmill partner

    Born:

    Died:

    Parents:

    Spouse: Tlingit woman (name unknown)

    Children:

    Associated places: Douglas, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Charles Green, Green Charles, Douglas sawmill, Harry G Slater partner, Douglas Alaska pioneers


    Biography

    Charles Green was a partner with Harry G. Slater in a sawmill operating in Douglas, Alaska, in 1902.

    Green was married to a Native woman who was born in 1886. She died in Juneau on October 17, 1915, and was buried in the Douglas Native Cemetery.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave; Inventory and Survey of Historic Cemeteries in Douglas, Alaska

    Charles Green Green Charles C Green

    Tags: Charles Green, Green Charles, Harry G Slater, Douglas sawmill, Douglas Native Cemetery, Douglas Alaska pioneers


  • Foster, Albert

    Foster, Albert

    Born: 1877

    Died: December 7, 1906

    Burial: Douglas Native Cemetery, Douglas, Alaska


    Biography

    Albert Foster was born in 1877 and lived during the early development of the Juneau–Douglas mining community in Southeast Alaska.

    Foster died on December 7, 1906. He was buried in the Douglas Native Cemetery, one of the historic burial grounds associated with the early residents of Douglas Island during the territorial mining era.

    The Douglas Native Cemetery contains the graves of many early residents connected with the Treadwell mining community and surrounding settlements. Individuals buried there represent the diverse population that lived and worked in the Juneau–Douglas area during Alaska’s formative years.


    Sources

    • Find A Grave memorial records

  • Collier, Lilley

    Primary Name: Collier, Lilley

    Filed as: collier_lilley

    Also known as: Lilley Collier

    Occupation / Association:

    Born: 1869

    Died: October 10, 1901

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    Associated places: Douglas, Alaska; Douglas Indian Cemetery

    Keywords: Lilley Collier, Collier Lilley, Douglas Indian Cemetery burials


    Biography

    Lilley Collier was born in 1869. She died on October 10, 1901, at the age of 32 and was buried in the Douglas Indian Cemetery.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave

    Tags: Lilley Collier, Collier Lilley, Douglas Indian Cemetery

    Lilley Collier Collier Lilley


  • Brady, David

    Primary Name: Brady, David

    Filed as: brady_david

    Also known as: David Brady

    Occupation / Association:

    Born:

    Died: February 9, 1912, Juneau, Alaska

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    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska; Douglas, Alaska

    Keywords: David Brady, Brady David, Douglas Indian Cemetery burials


    Biography

    David Brady was described in contemporary accounts as a bright young Native fellow who played sports with both Native and white residents of the community and was well-liked by all who knew him.

    Brady died of consumption on February 9, 1912, in Juneau, Alaska. He was buried in the Douglas Indian Cemetery.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave

    Tags: David Brady, Brady David, Douglas Indian Cemetery, Alaska Native residents

    David Brady Brady David


  • Williams, Nathaniel

    Primary Name: Samuel Albert

    Filed as: Albert, Samuel

    Associated places: Nenana, Alaska


    Biography

    On October 21, 1953, Samuel Albert was found lying beside a trail in the Native village near Nenana by Daniel Thomas.

    A coroner's jury consisting of Alfred Linder, Nathaniel Williams, Solomon Like, and L. C. Olson determined that the death was a suicide by shooting.


    Sources

    • Local coroner's records

  • Linder, Alfred

    Primary Name: Linder, Alfred

    Filed as: linder_alfred

    Also known as: Alfred Linder

    Occupation / Association: Coroner’s Jury Member

    Born:

    Died:

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    Associated places: Nenana, Alaska

    Keywords: Alfred Linder, Linder Alfred, Nenana coroner jury, Alaska coroner jury, Nathaniel Williams, Solomon Like, L.C. Olson, Daniel Thomas


    Biography

    Alfred Linder served on a coroner’s jury in Nenana, Alaska. On October 21, 1953, Samuel Albert was found lying beside a trail in the Native village near Nenana by Daniel Thomas. A coroner's jury consisting of Alfred Linder, Nathaniel Williams, Solomon Like, and L.C. Olson determined that the death was a suicide by shooting.


    Sources

    Alaska coroner’s jury record, Nenana, Alaska, October 21, 1953

    Alfred Linder Linder Alfred A. Linder

    Tags: Alfred Linder, Linder Alfred, Nenana Alaska residents, Alaska coroner jury, Nathaniel Williams, Solomon Like, L.C. Olson, Daniel Thomas


  • Thomas, Daniel

    Primary Name: Thomas, Daniel

    Filed as: Thomas, Daniel

    Also known as: Daniel Thomas

    Occupation / Association: Resident of the Nenana area

    Associated places: Nenana, Alaska; Interior Alaska

    Keywords: Daniel Thomas, Nenana Alaska residents, Samuel Albert discovery, Interior Alaska residents, early Nenana history, Alaska Native village Nenana


    Biography

    Daniel Thomas was a resident of the Nenana area in Interior Alaska during the territorial period.

    According to historical records, Daniel Thomas found Samuel Albert lying beside a trail in the Native village near Nenana. The circumstances surrounding the discovery are preserved in genealogical records and burial documentation.

    Although little additional information about Thomas survives in the available historical record, his name appears in connection with this event recorded in cemetery and memorial documentation related to the Nenana area.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave.


  • Kokrines, Andy

    Primary Name: Kokrines, Andy
    Filed as: kokrines_andy
    Also known as: Andy Kokrines
    Occupation / Association:
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    Died:
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    Associated places: Tanana, Alaska
    Keywords: Andy Kokrines, Kokrines Andy, Tanana Alaska residents, Samuel Albert family


    Biography

    Andy Kokrines of Tanana, Alaska, was a cousin of Samuel Albert.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave Memorial: Samuel Albert

    Andy Kokrines Kokrines Andy A. Kokrines


  • Klum, Peter

    Primary Name: Clum, Peter

    Filed as: peter_clum

    Also known as: Peter Clum

    Occupation / Association:

    Born:

    Died:

    Parents:

    Spouse: Sister of Samuel Albert

    Children:

    Associated places: Fairbanks, Alaska

    Keywords: Peter Clum, Clum Peter, Fairbanks Alaska residents, Samuel Albert family


    Biography

    Peter Clum of Fairbanks, Alaska, was married to Samuel Albert's sister.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave memorial for Samuel Albert

    Peter Clum Clum Peter P Clum

    Tags: Peter Clum, Clum Peter, Samuel Albert family, Fairbanks Alaska residents


  • Albert, Michael

    Primary Name: Albert, Michael

    Filed as: albert_michael

    Also known as:

    Occupation / Association:

    Born:

    Died:

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    Associated places: Tanana, Alaska

    Property / Address:

    Keywords: Michael Albert, Albert Michael, Tanana Alaska, brother of Samuel Albert


    Biography

    Michael Albert of Tanana, Alaska, was Samuel Albert's brother.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave Memorial: Samuel Albert


    Tags: Michael Albert, Albert Michael, Tanana Alaska, Albert family, Samuel Albert

    Michael Albert Albert Michael M Albert


  • Albert, Samuel

    Primary Name: Albert, Samuel

    Filed as: albert_samuel

    Also known as: Private Samuel Albert

    Occupation / Association: Veteran; Private; VFW burial

    Born: March 6, 1920

    Died: October 21, 1953

    Parents:

    Spouse:

    Children:

    Associated places: Tanana, Alaska; Nenana, Alaska; Douglas, Alaska

    Property / Address: Douglas Indian Cemetery, Douglas, Alaska

    Keywords: Samuel Albert, Private Samuel Albert, Albert Samuel, Tanana Alaska, Nenana Alaska, Douglas Indian Cemetery, Alaska Native veteran


    Biography

    Samuel Albert was born on March 6, 1920. He died on October 21, 1953.

    He had a brother, Michael Albert of Tanana; an aunt, Mrs. Peter Clum of Fairbanks; and a cousin, Andy Kokrines of Tanana.

    Albert was found lying beside a trail in the Native village near Nenana by Daniel Thomas. A coroner's jury consisting of Alfred Linder, Nathaniel Williams, Solomon Like, and L. C. Olson determined that the cause of death was suicide by shooting.

    Albert was buried under the auspices of the VFW in the Douglas Indian Cemetery.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave Memorial: Samuel Albert


    Tags: Samuel Albert, Albert Samuel, Private Samuel Albert, Tanana Alaska, Nenana Alaska, Douglas Indian Cemetery, Alaska Native veterans

    Samuel Albert Albert Samuel S Albert Sam Albert


  • Leight, Jaickep

    Primary Name: Leight, Jaickep

    Filed as: jaickep_leight

    Also known as:

    Occupation / Association:

    Born: 1892

    Died: 1910

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    Spouse:

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    Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

    Keywords: Jaickep Leight, Leight Jaickep, Douglas Indian Cemetery, Douglas Alaska burials, Alaska Native burials Douglas


    Biography

    Jaickep Leight was born in 1892.

    He died in 1910 at the age of 18 and was buried in the Douglas Indian Cemetery in Douglas, Alaska.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave memorial for Jaickep Leight

    Jaickep Leight Leight Jaickep Jaickup Leight Jake Leight Jackep Leight

    Tags: Jaickep Leight, Leight Jaickep, Douglas Indian Cemetery, Douglas Alaska burials, Alaska Native burials Douglas


  • Ma--, John

    Primary Name: Ma, John

    Filed as: Ma, John

    Also known as: John Ma

    Occupation / Association: Resident, Douglas Indian Village

    Associated places: Douglas, Alaska; Douglas Indian Cemetery, Alaska

    Keywords: John Ma Douglas Alaska, Douglas Indian Cemetery burials, Douglas Indian Village residents, early Douglas Alaska residents


    Biography

    John Ma is buried in the Douglas Indian Cemetery in Douglas, Alaska. The cemetery served the Native village and early residents of Douglas during the mining era and remains an important historic burial ground in the community.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave.


  • Marshall, Bessie

    Primary Name: Marshall, Bessie

    Filed as: Marshall, Bessie

    Also known as: Bessie Marshall

    Born: 1891

    Died: November 1911, age 20

    Burial: Douglas Indian Cemetery, Douglas, Alaska

    Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

    Keywords: Bessie Marshall, Douglas Alaska pioneers, Douglas Indian Cemetery burials


    Biography

    Bessie Marshall was born in 1891.

    She died in November 1911 at the age of 20 and was buried in the Douglas Indian Cemetery in Douglas, Alaska.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave


  • Mitchell, Kittey

    Primary Name: Mitchell, Kittey

    Filed as: Mitchell, Kittey

    Also known as: Kittey Mitchell

    Occupation / Association: Resident, Douglas Indian Village

    Associated places: Killisnoo, Alaska; Douglas, Alaska; Douglas Indian Cemetery, Alaska

    Keywords: Kittey Mitchell Douglas Alaska, Killisnoo Alaska residents, Douglas Indian Cemetery burials, Douglas Indian Village residents, early Alaska Native community Douglas


    Biography

    Kittey Mitchell was born in Killisnoo, Alaska. She later lived in Douglas, Alaska, where she died on January 29, 1912, at the age of twenty-five.

    She was buried in the Douglas Indian Cemetery, a historic burial ground associated with the Douglas Native village and early residents of the mining community.


    Sources

    Find-A-Grave.


  • Unknown

    Stevens, Unknown

    Burial: Douglas Native Cemetery, Douglas, Alaska


    Biography

    An individual identified only as Stevens is recorded as being buried in the Douglas Native Cemetery in Douglas, Alaska.

    The Douglas Native Cemetery is one of the historic burial grounds associated with the early residents of Douglas Island and the surrounding Juneau–Douglas mining community during Alaska’s territorial period.

    At present, no additional biographical information about this individual has been located in available records.


    Sources

    • Find A Grave memorial records