Primary Name: Vrooman, Betty

Filed as: Vrooman, Betty

Also known as: Betty Baggen Vrooman

Occupation / Association: Member, Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Igloo; homemaker

Associated places: Juneau, Alaska; Annette Island, Alaska; Sitka, Alaska; Fairbanks, Alaska; Gustavus, Alaska; Yakutat, Alaska; Anchorage, Alaska; Stillwater, Oklahoma

Keywords: Betty Vrooman, Betty Baggen Vrooman, Baggen family Juneau, Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Igloo women, POA Roll Number 413, Juneau Alaska families, Sitka Alaska residents, Annette Island CAA Station families, Alaska territorial families

Biography

Betty Vrooman was born in Juneau, Alaska, on May 7, 1923, the daughter of George Baggen and Olga Sandbery, both immigrants from Norway. The Baggen family was among the Norwegian families who settled in Southeast Alaska during the territorial period.

On April 19, 1943, she married James R. Vrooman in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The couple later returned to Alaska and lived for a period at the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) station on Annette Island, where they resided for two years. Their daughters, Lynda and Jamie, were both born during this period.

Over the years, the family lived in several Alaska communities, reflecting the mobility common among families connected with federal aviation and territorial services. In addition to Annette Island, Betty lived in Sitka for seven years, Fairbanks for two years, Gustavus for two years, Yakutat for two years, and Anchorage for two years.

Betty was initiated into the Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Igloo, on January 28, 1955, receiving Roll Number 413. Her membership application recorded that she was five feet two inches tall and weighed 118 pounds, with a medium complexion, blue-green eyes, and light brown hair. At the time of her application, she was noted to be in good health.

Her application was endorsed by Joan M. Baggen and May Wright and confirmed by members of the membership committee: Edna Anderson, Leona McKinnon, and Odelia Light.

Her relatives included George Baggen Jr. of Sitka, L. C. Baggen of Juneau, and Elsie Johnson of Granite, New Mexico.

Betty Vrooman died in Sitka, Alaska, on February 11, 1975.

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Primary Name: Vanwart, Mrs. Edwin

Filed as: Vanwart, Mrs. Edwin

Also known as: Mrs. Edwin Vanwart

Occupation / Association: Member, Pioneers of Alaska; homemaker

Associated places: Yorkshire, England; Juneau, Alaska; Prospect Lake, Vancouver–Fraser region, British Columbia

Keywords: Mrs Edwin Vanwart, Vanwart family Juneau, Yorkshire England immigrants Alaska, Pioneers of Alaska members, early Juneau women, Juneau pioneers

Biography

Mrs. Edwin Vanwart was born in Yorkshire, England, on November 30, 1857.

She later immigrated to North America and first came to Juneau, Alaska, in July 1919. In her application for membership in the Pioneers of Alaska, she described herself as four feet eight inches tall, weighing approximately 135 pounds, with blue eyes, gray hair, a fair complexion, and a medium-high forehead.

She was married to Edwin Vanwart and described herself as a housewife. At the time of her Pioneers of Alaska membership application, she listed her nearest relative as Mrs. H. Whitehead of Prospect Lake, British Columbia.

Her application for membership in the Pioneers of Alaska was endorsed by Ms. Jus H. Skiekitt and Ms. M. P. Berry. Her membership was favorably accepted by Mary McMongale, Josephine Langreth, and Mrs. J. McCleul.

Mrs. Edwin Vanwart died on September 2, 1930.

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Primary Name: Hendriksan, Anna Lousia
Filed as: hendriksan_anna_lousia
Also known as: Anna Lousia Hendrickson, Anna Louise Hendrickson, Anna L. Hendriksan
Occupation / Association: Resident of Treadwell City, Alaska
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Spouse: August E. Hendriksan
Children: Lans Edvin Hendriksan; Alma Ideal Hendriksan
Associated places: Treadwell City, Alaska; Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Anna Lousia Hendriksan, Anna Louise Hendrickson, Hendriksan family, Treadwell City residents

Biography

Anna Lousia Hendriksan married August E. Hendriksan. The couple had two children, Lans Edvin Hendriksan and Alma Ideal Hendriksan.

The family lived in Treadwell City, Alaska. The family surname also appears in records as Hendrickson.

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Primary Name: Hendricksen, Lans Edvin

Filed as: hendricksen_lans_edvin

Also known as: Lans Edvin Hendriksan; Lans Edvin Hendrickson

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Parents: August Emil Hendricksen-Hendriksan-Hendrickson; Anna Alma Louise Hendricksen-Hendriksan-Hendrickson

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Associated places: Treadwell City, Alaska

Keywords: Lans Edvin Hendricksen, Lans Hendriksan, Lans Hendrickson, August Emil Hendricksen, Anna Alma Louise Hendricksen, Alma Ideal Hendricksen Wildes, Treadwell City families

Biography

Lans Edvin Hendricksen was the son of August Emil Hendricksen-Hendriksan-Hendrickson and Anna Alma Louise Hendricksen-Hendriksan-Hendrickson.

He had a sister, Alma Ideal Hendricksen-Hendriksan-Hendrickson Wildes. The family lived in Treadwell City, Alaska.

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Tags: Lans Edvin Hendricksen, Lans Hendriksan, Lans Hendrickson, August Emil Hendricksen, Anna Alma Louise Hendricksen, Alma Ideal Hendricksen Wildes, Treadwell City Alaska

Primary Name: Hendricksen, August Emil

Filed as: hendriksan_august_emil

Also known as: August Emil Hendricksen; August Emil Hendriksan; August Emil Hendrickson

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Born: July 18, 1873, Finland

Died: May 20, 1905, Treadwell City, Alaska

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Spouse: Anna Alma Louisa Hallonquist Hendricksen

Children: Lans Edvin Hendricksen; Alma Ideal Hendricksen Wildes

Associated places: Finland; Treadwell City, Alaska; Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: August Emil Hendricksen, August Hendriksan, August Hendrickson, Anna Alma Louisa Hallonquist Hendricksen, Lans Edvin Hendricksen, Alma Ideal Hendricksen Wildes, Treadwell City residents

Biography

August Emil Hendricksen was born on July 18, 1873, in Finland.

He married Anna Alma Louisa Hallonquist Hendricksen. The couple had two children, Lans Edvin Hendricksen and Alma Ideal Hendricksen Wildes. The family lived in Treadwell City.

Hendricksen died on May 20, 1905, at the age of 31. Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church with the Rev. J. A. Levin officiating. He was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.

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Vivian May Hayes was born on June 24, 1915 in Alaska to John Wesley Hayes of Union City, Pennsylvania, and Ethel Eva Hamilton-Hayes of Crawford Country, Pennsylvania.

She died on December 23, 1915 at age 5 months of petussis. G.F.  Midford served as undertaker. She was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.

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John Albert Haho, Junior was born in Douglas on September 4, 1907 to John Albert Haho, Senior.

He died on December 21, 1918 at age 11 from influenza at St. Ann's Hospital, funeral by Sully Undertaking Services, and was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.

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Primary Name: Hagevik, William A.

Filed as: hagevik_william_a

Also known as: Bill Hagevik; William Hagevig

Occupation / Association: Fire service instructor; Captain, Ketchikan Fire Department; State of Alaska Director of Fire Service Training

Born: January 17, 1930, Ketchikan, Alaska

Died: October 23, 1991, Douglas, Alaska

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Spouse: Rosemary Wagoner (m. 1962)

Children: Bill Hagevik; Barbara Hagevik-Doucet; Beth Hagevik; Ann Bogge; Karen Hagevik (d. infancy)

Associated places: Ketchikan, Alaska; Douglas, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Santa Cruz, California; Everett, Washington

Keywords: William A Hagevik, Bill Hagevik, William Hagevig, Ketchikan Fire Department captain, Alaska fire service training director, Southeast Fire Training Center Juneau, Alaska State Firefighter of the Year

Biography

William A. Hagevik was born on January 17, 1930 in Ketchikan, Alaska.

He graduated from Ketchikan High School and attended both the University of Washington and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

In 1962 he married Rosemary Wagoner. They had five children: Bill Hagevik; Barbara Hagevik-Doucet; Beth Hagevik of Santa Cruz, California; Ann Bogge of Everett, Washington; and Karen, who died as an infant. Barbara later married Bill Doucet of Lake Stevens, Washington and had a daughter, Danielle Doucet.

Hagevik served as a captain in the Ketchikan Fire Department. In 1969 he moved to Douglas, Alaska and later worked for the State of Alaska as Director of Fire Service Training, retiring in 1985.

He created the first marine firefighting training center designed to simulate firefighting aboard a ship. The Southeast Fire Training Center in Juneau was later named in his honor. Hagevik was twice named Alaska State Firefighter of the Year, in 1966 and 1984, and in 1990 he was recognized nationally as Volunteer Firefighter of the Year. He was also an honorary member of several fire departments throughout Alaska.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, studying history, and learning about the operation of masted sailing ships.

William A. Hagevik died at his home in Douglas, Alaska on October 23, 1991 from complications of diabetes at the age of 61. He was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery. Funeral services were held at the Cathedral of the Nativity.

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Tags: William A Hagevik, Bill Hagevik, William Hagevig, Ketchikan Fire Department, Alaska fire service training, Southeast Fire Training Center Juneau, Douglas Alaska residents

Primary Name: Gustafson, Roy Elvin

Filed as: roy_elvin_gustafson

Also known as: Roy Gustafson

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Born: August 19, 1898

Died: September 19, 1901

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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: Roy Elvin Gustafson, Roy Gustafson, Gustafson Roy Elvin, Douglas City Cemetery

Biography

Roy Elvin Gustafson was born on August 19, 1898. He died on September 19, 1901, at the age of three and was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.

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Tags: Roy Elvin Gustafson, Gustafson Roy Elvin, Roy Gustafson, Douglas City Cemetery, Douglas Alaska residents

Primary Name: Gustafson, John Elmer

Filed as: gustafson_john_elmer

Also known as: John Elmer Gustafson

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Born: August 21, 1896

Died: September 8, 1901

Parents: G. Gustafson

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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: John Elmer Gustafson, Gustafson John Elmer, Douglas City Cemetery burials, Gustafson family Douglas

Biography

John Elmer Gustafson was born on August 21, 1896, the son of G. Gustafson.

He died on September 8, 1901, at the age of five. His funeral was held at the Methodist Church before burial in the Douglas City Cemetery.

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Primary Name: Gustafson, Anna Sophia

Filed as: gustafson_anna_sophia

Also known as: Anna Sophia Gustafson

Occupation / Association: Community member; associated with the Swedish Lutheran Church

Born:

Died: August 10, 1912

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Children: Olaf Gustafson; Magnus Gustafson; Gerda Gustafson

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska; Tacoma, Washington

Keywords: Anna Sophia Gustafson, Gustafson Anna Sophia, Olaf Gustafson mother, Magnus Gustafson mother, Gerda Gustafson mother, Swedish Lutheran Church Douglas Alaska

Biography

Anna Sophia Gustafson was the mother of Olaf Gustafson, Magnus Gustafson, and Gerda Gustafson.

Members of her family, including Olaf Gustafson, Magnus Gustafson, and Mrs. Gerda Gustafson, arrived aboard the steamship State of California to attend her funeral. Many members of the Odd Fellows Lodge were also present.

Anna Sophia Gustafson died on August 10, 1912. Funeral services were held at the Swedish Lutheran Church, and she was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery. Her final interment was planned for Tacoma, Washington.

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Tags: Anna Sophia Gustafson, Gustafson Anna Sophia, Olaf Gustafson family, Magnus Gustafson family, Gerda Gustafson family, Douglas City Cemetery

Primary Name: Gribble, Richard
Filed as: gribble_richard
Also known as: Richard Gribble
Occupation / Association: Member, Ancient Order of United Workmen (A.O.U.W.), Butte Lodge
Born: May 21, 1857, Redruth, Cornwall, England
Died: October 21, 1904, Douglas, Alaska
Parents:
Spouse:
Children: Three sons; three daughters
Associated places: Redruth, Cornwall, England; Pennsylvania; Michigan; Colorado; Montana; Juneau, Alaska; Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Richard Gribble, Gribble Richard, Douglas Alaska residents, AOUW Butte Lodge, Douglas City Cemetery

Biography

Richard Gribble was born on May 21, 1857, in Redruth, Cornwall, England. He immigrated to the United States at the age of fifteen and lived in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, and Montana before coming to Alaska.

Gribble lived in Juneau for six years before moving to Douglas, where he and his family made their home on North Third Street. He had a wife, three sons, and three daughters.

He was a member of the Butte Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen (A.O.U.W.).

Richard Gribble died of consumption on October 21, 1904, at the age of forty-seven. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Reverend L. H. Pedersen officiating. He was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.

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Primary Name: Gravrock, C.

Filed as: c_gravrock

Also known as: C. Gravrock

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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: C Gravrock, Gravrock C, Douglas City Cemetery

Biography

C. Gravrock was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.

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Tags: C Gravrock, Gravrock C, Douglas City Cemetery, Douglas Alaska residents

Primary Name: Gravrock, B.

Filed as: gravrock_b

Also known as: B. Gravrock

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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: B Gravrock, Gravrock B, Douglas City Cemetery burials

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B. Gravrock was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.

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Primary Name: Evans, William S.

Filed as: evans_william_s

Also known as: William S. Evans

Occupation / Association: Member, Harmony Band

Born: October 1, 1885, Douglas, Alaska

Died: January 9, 1904

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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: William S Evans, Evans William S, Harmony Band Douglas, Douglas City Cemetery burials

Biography

William S. Evans was born on October 1, 1885 in Douglas, Alaska. He was a member of the Harmony Band.

He died of illness on January 9, 1904 at the age of 18 in his mother's home. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Christian A. Roch at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, and he was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.

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Primary Name: Erickson, Sinjo

Filed as: erickson_sinjo

Also known as: Sinjo Erickson

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Born: circa 1895

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Parents: Mrs. Erickson

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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: Sinjo Erickson, Erickson Sinjo, Douglas City Cemetery burial, Rev Barton funeral

Biography

Sinjo Erickson was born around 1895 and was the daughter of Mrs. Erickson.

She is buried in the Douglas City Cemetery. Her funeral services were officiated by Rev. Barton.

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Tags: Sinjo Erickson, Erickson Sinjo, Douglas City Cemetery, Douglas Alaska burials

Primary Name: Erickson, Daughter of Charles
Filed as: erickson_daughter_charles
Also known as: Daughter Erickson, Erickson infant daughter
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Born: June 18, 1900, Douglas, Alaska
Died: August 2, 1900, Douglas, Alaska
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erickson
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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Daughter Erickson Douglas, Erickson infant Douglas Alaska, Charles Erickson family Douglas, Douglas City Cemetery burials

Biography

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erickson was born in Douglas, Alaska on June 18, 1900.

She died at the age of one year on August 2, 1900, and was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.

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Primary Name: Early, Virginia

Filed as: virginia_early

Also known as: Virginia Early

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Born: September 1889, Douglas, Alaska

Died: 1901

Parents: Peter Stephan Early, Sr.; Margaret May O'Leary Early

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Children:

Associated places: Douglas, Alaska

Keywords: Virginia Early, Early Virginia, Peter Stephan Early family, Douglas Alaska residents

Biography

Virginia Early was born in Douglas, Alaska, in September 1889, the daughter of Peter Stephan Early, Senior, and Margaret May O'Leary Early.

She died in 1901 at the age of one and was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.

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Tags: Virginia Early, Early Virginia, Peter Stephan Early family, Douglas City Cemetery, Douglas Alaska residents

Primary Name: Early, Peter Stephen, Jr.
Filed as: early_peter_stephen_jr
Also known as: Peter Stephen Early Junior, Peter S. Early Jr., Peter Early Jr.
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Born: December 4, 1903, Douglas, Juneau, Alaska
Died: April 11, 1938 (age 34)
Parents: Peter Stephen Early, Sr.
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Children:
Associated places: Douglas, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska
Keywords: Peter Stephen Early Jr, Peter S Early Jr, Early Peter Stephen Jr, Early family Douglas Alaska

Biography

Peter Stephen Early, Jr. was born on December 4, 1903, in Douglas, Alaska, to Peter Stephen Early, Sr.

He died on April 11, 1938, at the age of thirty-four.

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Primary Name: Early, Peter Stephen, Sr.

Filed as: early_peter_stephen_senior

Also known as: Peter Stephen Early, Senior; Peter S. Early, Sr.; Peter Early

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Born: May 30, 1853, Botetourt County, Virginia

Died: May 25, 1927, Thane, Alaska

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Spouse: Margaret May O'Leary-Early

Children: Peter Stephen Early, Jr.; Virginia Early

Associated places: Botetourt County, Virginia; Thane, Alaska

Keywords: Peter Stephen Early Senior, Peter S Early Sr, Peter Early, Margaret May O'Leary Early, Thane Alaska residents

Biography

Peter Stephen Early, Sr. was born on May 30, 1853, in Botetourt County, Virginia.

He married Margaret May O'Leary-Early. They had two children, Peter Stephen Early, Jr., and Virginia Early.

Peter Stephen Early, Sr., died on May 25, 1927, at the age of 73 in Thane, Alaska.

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Tags: Peter Stephen Early Sr, Peter S Early Sr, Peter Early, Margaret May O'Leary Early, Thane Alaska residents