Primary Name: Parker, Abraham Lincoln

Filed as: Parker, Abraham Lincoln

Also known as: A. Lincoln Parker

Occupation / Association: Early Alaska resident

Associated places: Portland, Oregon; Skagway, Alaska; Atlin, British Columbia, Canada; Juneau, Alaska

Keywords: Abraham Lincoln Parker, Edith Armenthia Haynes Parker, Inez May Parker White, Parker family Juneau Alaska, Skagway Alaska families, Atlin gold rush families, early Juneau families

Biography

Abraham Lincoln Parker was an early Alaska resident who lived in several communities during the years surrounding the Klondike gold rush.

He married Edith Armenthia Haynes Parker. Their daughter, Inez May Parker White, was born in Portland, Oregon, on October 10, 1895.

In June 1899, the Parker family left Portland and traveled north to Skagway, Alaska, during the height of the Klondike gold rush. From there, they continued on to Atlin in British Columbia.

In April 1913, the family moved to Juneau, Alaska, where they became part of the growing community in the territorial capital.

Sources

Family historical records

Parents: Elmer J. “Stroller” White and Josephine Keys

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Biography

Born to Elmer J. “Stroller” White and Josephine Keys. The family moved to Douglas, Alaska in 1916.

Sources

• Family and genealogical records

Parents: Elmer J. “Stroller” White and Josephine Keys

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska; Los Angeles, California

Biography

Born to Elmer J. “Stroller” White and Josephine Keys. The family moved to Douglas, Alaska, in 1916.

When Josephine retired in 1950, she moved to Los Angeles, California, to live with her daughter. She died in Los Angeles on May 26, 1956.

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• Family and genealogical records

Primary Name: Albert Hamilton White

Filed as: White, Albert Hamilton

Parents: Elmer J. "Stroller" White and Josephine Keys

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: White family, Douglas, Alaska, pioneer families

Biography

Albert Hamilton White was born to Elmer J. "Stroller" White and Josephine Keys. The family moved to Douglas, Alaska, in 1916.

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• Family and genealogical records

Primary Name: Milton Winn

Filed as: Winn, Milton

Born: January 1886 – Wisconsin

Parents: Colonel William Winn and an unknown mother

Siblings: Grover C. Winn (twin brother), John E. Winn

Half-siblings: Burdette A. Winn

Associated places: Wisconsin; Juneau, Alaska

Biography

Milton Winn was born in January 1886 in Wisconsin, along with his twin brother, Grover C. Winn. Their older brother, John E. Winn, was born in December 1882. The brothers were the sons of Colonel William Winn and an unknown mother.

Colonel Winn later married Anna Sarah Milbourn on December 10, 1892, in Woodford, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. The family moved to Juneau, Alaska in 1893.

Milton’s half-brother, Burdette A. Winn, was born in Juneau on March 21, 1896.

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• Family and genealogical records

John E. Winn was born in December 1882 in Wisconsin to Colonel William M. Winn and an unknown mother.

He had two younger brothers, twins Milton Winn and Grover C. Winn, who were born in January 1886 in Wisconsin.

His father later married Anna Sarah Milbourn on December 10, 1892, in Woodford, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. The family moved to Juneau, Alaska, in 1893.

John’s half-brother, Burdette A. Winn, was born in Juneau on March 21, 1896.

Primary Name: Burdette A. Winn

Filed as: Winn, Burdette A.

Born: March 21, 1896 – Juneau, Alaska

Parents: Colonel William Winn and Sarah Anna Milbourn Winn

Step-siblings: John E. Winn, Milton Winn, and Grover C. Winn

Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

Biography

Burdette A. Winn was born on March 21, 1896, in Juneau, Alaska, to Sarah Anna Milbourn Winn and Colonel William Winn.

He had several step-brothers: John E. Winn, born in December 1882; and Milton Winn and Grover C. Winn, who were born in January 1886 in Wisconsin.

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• Family and genealogical records

Primary Name: Benson, John Benjamin

Filed as: benson_john_benjamin

Also known as: John Benjamin Benson

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Spouse: Thelma Irene Wittanen-Meade-Benson (m. February 17, 1945, Juneau, Alaska)

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Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

Keywords: John Benjamin Benson, Benson John Benjamin, Benson family Juneau

Biography

John Benjamin Benson married Thelma Irene Wittanen-Meade-Benson in Juneau, Alaska, on February 17, 1945.

Sources

Juneau marriage records.

Tags: John Benjamin Benson, Benson family, Juneau marriages

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Thomas Joseph Meade was born in Alaska to Simon Joseph Meade and Thelma Irene Wittanen on May 18, 1925.

Primary Name: Meade, Simon Joseph

Filed as: Meade, Simon Joseph

Also known as: Simon J. Meade

Occupation / Association: Resident of Alaska

Associated places: Alaska

Keywords: Simon Joseph Meade Alaska, Simon J Meade family Alaska, Thelma Irene Wittanen marriage Alaska, Thomas Joseph Meade Alaska family

Biography

Simon Joseph Meade married Thelma Irene Wittanen on September 13, 1924. Their son, Thomas Joseph Meade, was born in Alaska on May 18, 1925.

The marriage later ended in divorce.

Sources

Family records.

Primary Names: Matthew Hermann Wittanen and Mary T. Brevig-Wittanen

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Child: Thelma Irene Wittanen (born June 6, 1906, Douglas, Alaska)

Biography

Matthew Hermann Wittanen and Mary T. Brevig-Wittanen lived in Douglas, Alaska.

Their daughter, Thelma Irene Wittanen, was born on June 6, 1906, in Douglas.

Sources

• Family and genealogical records

Primary Names: Matthew Hermann Wittanen and Mary T. Brevig-Wittanen

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Child: Thelma Irene Wittanen

Biography

Matthew Hermann Wittanen and Mary T. Brevig-Wittanen lived in Douglas, Alaska.

Their daughter, Thelma Irene Wittanen, was born on June 6, 1906 in Douglas.

Sources

• Family and genealogical records

Primary Name: Nelson, Klondy Esmerelda

Filed as: Nelson, Klondy Esmerelda

Also known as: Klondy Nelson

Occupation / Association: Early Alaska resident

Associated places: Deadwood, South Dakota; Council, Alaska

Keywords: Klondy Esmerelda Nelson, Klondy Nelson, Nelson family Alaska, Council Alaska early residents, Deadwood South Dakota births

Biography

Klondy Esmerelda Nelson was born on October 1, 1897, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Oscar Warren Nelson and Alma P. Nelson.

In 1902 the Nelson family moved north to Council, Alaska, becoming part of the early wave of families who settled in Alaska during the years following the Klondike and Nome gold rush era.

Nelson, Oscar Warren

Biography

Oscar Warren Nelson and his wife, Alma P. Nelson, were the parents of Klondy Esmerelda Nelson, who was born in Deadwood, South Dakota, on October 1, 1897.

The Nelson family later moved north during the Alaska gold rush era. In 1902, they relocated to Council, Alaska, one of the early mining communities on the Seward Peninsula.

The family’s move reflects the migration of many prospectors and settlers who traveled to Alaska at the turn of the twentieth century seeking opportunity in the territory’s developing mining regions.

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• Family records and historical accounts relating to Klondy Esmerelda Nelson

Virginia Olive Claire Woofter was born in Juneau, Alaska, on May 18, 1921, the daughter of Clarence Jefferson Woofter and Klondy Esmerelda Nelson-Woofter-Dufresne.

Clarence Jefferson Woofter married Klondy Esmerelda Nelson in Juneau on January 13, 1920.

They had a daughter, Virginia Olive Claire Woofter, who was born in Juneau on May 18, 1921.

Primary Name: Dufresne, Franklin Leu N.
Filed as: dufresne_franklin_leu_n
Also known as: Franklin Leu N. Dufresne
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Born: January 9, 1927, Juneau, Alaska
Died:
Parents: Klondy Nelson-Woofter-Dufresne; Franklin R. Dufresne
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Children:
Associated places: Juneau, Alaska
Keywords: Franklin Leu N Dufresne, Franklin Dufresne, Dufresne Franklin Leu N, Dufresne family Juneau Alaska

Biography

Franklin Leu N. Dufresne was born in Juneau, Alaska on January 9, 1927 to Klondy Nelson-Woofter-Dufresne and Franklin R. Dufresne.

Sources

Family records; Juneau historical records

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Primary Name: Dufresne, Franklin R.

Filed as: dufresne_franklin_r

Also known as: Franklin Dufresne; Frank R. Dufresne

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Spouse: Klondy Nelson-Woofter (m. October 30, 1925, Seattle, Washington)

Children: Franklin Leu N. Dufresne (b. January 9, 1927, Juneau, Alaska)

Associated places: Seattle, Washington; Juneau, Alaska

Keywords: Franklin R Dufresne, Frank R Dufresne, Dufresne Franklin R, Klondy Nelson Woofter Dufresne, Franklin Leu N Dufresne

Biography

Franklin R. Dufresne married Klondy Nelson-Woofter in Seattle, Washington, on October 30, 1925.

The couple had one son, Franklin Leu N. Dufresne, who was born in Juneau, Alaska, on January 9, 1927.

Sources

Family records; Juneau historical records

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Tags: Franklin R Dufresne, Frank R Dufresne, Klondy Nelson Woofter, Franklin Leu N Dufresne, Juneau families

Primary Name: Klondy Esmerelda Nelson Woofter Dufresne

Filed as: Woofter, Klondy Esmerelda

Born: October 1, 1897 – Deadwood, South Dakota

Died: November 19, 1987 – Olympia, Washington

Associated places: Deadwood, South Dakota; Council, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Seattle, Washington; Olympia, Washington

Occupation / Association: Pioneers of Alaska member

Keywords: Woofter family, Juneau, Nelson family, Alaska, Juneau pioneer families, Alaska women pioneers

Biography

Klondy Esmerelda Nelson was born in Deadwood, South Dakota, on October 1, 1897, to Oscar Warren Nelson and Alma P. Nelson. The family moved to Council, Alaska, in 1902.

She married Clarence Jefferson Woofter in Juneau on January 13, 1920. They had a daughter, Virginia Olive Claire Woofter, who was born in Juneau on May 18, 1921.

Klondy later married Franklin R. Dufresne in Seattle on October 30, 1925. Their son, Franklin Leu N. Dufresne, was born in Juneau on January 9, 1927.

Klondy died on November 19, 1987, in Olympia, Washington.

Sources

• South Dakota Birth Certificate
• Washington Marriage License
• 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Cape Nome, Alaska
• 1920, 1930, 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Juneau
• Alaska Daily Empire, January 14, 1920
• Alaska Daily Empire, November 10, 1925
• Washington Death Index
• U.S. Social Security Death Index
• Pioneers of Alaska Membership Application

Thelma Irene Wittanen was a Charter Member of the Juneau Igloo Women's Auxiliary No. 6.

She was born on June 6, 1906, in Douglas, Alaska, to Matthew Hermann Wittanen and Mary T. Brevig-Wittanen.

She attended Juneau High School, where she played on the basketball team and was known by the nickname “Duke.”

She married Simon Joseph Meade on September 13, 1924. Their son, Thomas Joseph Meade, was born in Alaska on May 18, 1925.

In 1940, she was working as a chambermaid.

Thelma later divorced Simon Meade and married John Benjamin Benson in Juneau on February 17, 1945.

Thelma Irene Wittanen Benson died in May 1980 in Juneau, Alaska.

1910 and 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Juneau, Alaska, Marriage License