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O'Leary-Early, Margaret May
Primary Name: Early, Margaret May O'Leary
Filed as: early_margaret_may_oleary
Also known as: Margaret May O'Leary; Margaret May Early
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Born: November 27, 1865, Nininger, Dakota County, Minnesota
Died: November 1, 1933, Juneau, Alaska
Parents:
Spouse: Peter Stephan Early, Sr.
Children: Peter Stephen Early, Jr.; Virginia Early
Associated places: Nininger, Dakota County, Minnesota; Juneau, Alaska; Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Margaret May O'Leary Early, Margaret O'Leary Early, Margaret May Early, Peter Stephan Early family, Douglas City Cemetery burials
Biography
Margaret May O'Leary-Early was born on November 27, 1865, in Nininger, Dakota County, Minnesota.
She married Peter Stephan Early, Sr. They had two children, Peter Stephen Early, Jr., and Virginia Early.
She died on November 1, 1933, at age 67 in Juneau and was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.
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Douglas, Lilly
Primary Name: Douglas, Lilly
Filed as: douglas_lilly
Also known as: Lilly Douglas
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Born: April 8, 1901
Died: July 12, 1904
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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Lilly Douglas, Douglas Lilly, Douglas Alaska burials, early Douglas residents
Biography
Lilly Douglas was born on April 8, 1901.
She died at the age of three on July 12, 1904.
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Tags: Lilly Douglas, Douglas Lilly, Douglas Alaska residents
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Desanti, Frank
Primary Name: Desanti, Frank
Filed as: desanti_frank
Also known as: Frank Desanti
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Born: 1868, Austria
Died: February 20, 1901 (age about 32–33)
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Associated places: Austria; Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Frank Desanti, Desanti Frank, Douglas City Cemetery burials, Austrian immigrants Douglas Alaska
Biography
Frank Desanti was born in 1868 in Austria.
He died on February 20, 1901, at about thirty-two or thirty-three years of age. He was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery in Douglas, Alaska.
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Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Desanti
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Demeroutis, Constantine J.
Primary Name: Demeroutis, Constantine J.
Filed as: demeroutis_constantine_j
Also known as: Constantine Demeroutis; Constantine J. Demeroutis
Occupation / Association: Miner
Born: Greece
Died: February 9, 1912, Mexican Mine, Douglas Island, Alaska
Parents:
Spouse: Wife (name not recorded)
Children: Two children
Associated places: Greece; Douglas, Alaska; Douglas Island, Alaska
Keywords: Constantine J Demeroutis, Constantine Demeroutis, Demeroutis Constantine, Mexican Mine Douglas Island fatality, Douglas miners
Biography
Constantine J. Demeroutis was born in Greece and later came to Alaska, where he worked as a miner. He was married and had two children.
Demeroutis died on February 9, 1912, while working on the 1300 level of the Mexican Mine on Douglas Island. He was loading a hole when the charge exploded, killing him instantly.
Funeral services were held at the Douglas Servian Church with Rev. Father Stepanovich presiding. He was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.
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Tags: Constantine J Demeroutis, Constantine Demeroutis, Douglas City Cemetery, Mexican Mine miners, Douglas Alaska burials
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Davidson, Henry
Primary Name: Davidson, Henry Museth
Filed as: henry_museth_davidson
Also known as: Henry M. Davidson
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Spouse: Martha Davidson
Children: David Hoaken Davidson
Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Henry Museth Davidson, Henry M Davidson, Davidson Henry Museth, Davidson family Douglas Alaska
Biography
Henry Museth Davidson was married to Martha Davidson. They lived in Douglas, Alaska, and had a child, David Hoaken Davidson.
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Find-A-Grave memorial for David Hoaken Davidson
Tags: Henry Museth Davidson, Henry M Davidson, Davidson Henry Museth, Davidson family Douglas Alaska, Douglas Alaska residents
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Davidson, Martha
Primary Name: Davidson, Martha
Filed as: davidson_martha
Also known as: Martha Davidson
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Born:
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Spouse: Henry Museth Davidson
Children: David Hoaken Davidson
Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Martha Davidson, Davidson Martha, Henry Museth Davidson family, Douglas Alaska residents
Biography
Martha Davidson was married to Henry Museth Davidson. The family lived in Douglas, Alaska.
They had one child, David Hoaken Davidson.
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Find-A-Grave Memorial: David Hoaken Davidson
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Davidson, David
Primary Name: Davidson, David Hoaken
Filed as: davidson_david_hoaken
Also known as: David Hoaken Davidson
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Born: April 10, 1894
Died: May 14, 1908
Parents: Martha Davidson; Henry Museth Davidson
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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: David Hoaken Davidson, Davidson David Hoaken, Henry Museth Davidson family, Martha Davidson family, Douglas Alaska burials
Biography
David Hoaken Davidson was born on April 10, 1894, to Martha Davidson and Henry Museth Davidson.
He died on May 14, 1908, at the age of fourteen. Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church with Rev. D. Holford presiding.
David Hoaken Davidson was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.
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Tags: David Hoaken Davidson, Davidson David Hoaken, Martha Davidson, Henry Museth Davidson, Douglas City Cemetery, Douglas Alaska burials
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Cotterell, James
Primary Name: Cotterell, James
Filed as: cotterell_james
Also known as: James Cotterell
Occupation / Association: Mining family
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Associated places: Juneau, Alaska; Yankee Basin, Alaska
Keywords: James Cotterell, Cotterell James, Jack Cotterell brother, Yankee Basin mining families
Biography
James Cotterell was the brother of Jack Cotterell, the owner of a mine in Yankee Basin near Juneau, Alaska.
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Tags: James Cotterell, Cotterell James, Jack Cotterell, Yankee Basin mining families, Juneau Alaska miners
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Cotterell, Jack
Primary Name: Cotterell, John “Jack”
Filed as: cotterell_john_jack
Also known as: John Cotterell; Jack Cotterell; John Cottrell; Jack Cottrell
Occupation / Association: Miner; prospector
Born: circa 1865, Albany, Linn County, Oregon
Died: August 12, 1910, Juneau, Alaska
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Spouse: Married
Children:
Associated places: Albany, Linn County, Oregon; Douglas, Alaska; Yankee Basin, Alaska
Keywords: John Jack Cotterell, John Cotterell, Jack Cotterell, John Cottrell, Yankee Basin mine owner
Biography
John “Jack” Cotterell was born in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, around 1865. He was married.
He came to Douglas around 1897, where he engaged in mining and prospecting. Cotterell owned a mine in Yankee Basin. His brother, James Cottrell, also lived in Douglas.
Cotterell died August 12, 1910, at St. Ann's Hospital due to complications from a bowel operation and was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery. Funeral services were held at St. Luke's Church with Rev. David T. Gillmor presiding.
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Tags: John Cotterell, Jack Cotterell, John Cottrell, Douglas miners, Yankee Basin mine
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Coggins, Florence
Primary Name: Coggins, Florence
Filed as: coggins_florence
Also known as: Florence Coggins
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Parents: Mary Coggins; Peter M. Coggins
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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Florence Coggins, Coggins Florence, Coggins family Douglas Alaska
Biography
Florence Coggins was the daughter of Mary Coggins and Peter M. Coggins. The family lived in Douglas, Alaska.
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Coggins, James
Primary Name: Coggins, James
Filed as: coggins_james
Also known as: James Coggins
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Parents: Mary Coggins; Peter M. Coggins
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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: James Coggins, Coggins James, Coggins family Douglas Alaska
Biography
James Coggins was the son of Mary Coggins and Peter M. Coggins. The family lived in Douglas, Alaska.
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Coggins, Francis
Primary Name: Coggins, Francis
Filed as: coggins_francis
Also known as: Francis Coggins
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Parents: Peter M. Coggins and Mary Coggins
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Associated places: Douglas Alaska
Keywords: Francis Coggins, Coggins Francis, Douglas Alaska residents
Biography
Francis Coggins was the child of Mary Coggins and Peter M. Coggins. The family lived in Douglas, Alaska.
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Tags: Francis Coggins, Coggins Francis, Douglas Alaska residents, Coggins family
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Coggins, Isabel
Primary Name: Coggins, Isabel
Filed as: coggins_isabel
Also known as: Isabel Coggins
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Parents: Peter M. Coggins; Mary Coggins
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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Isabel Coggins, Coggins family Douglas Alaska
Biography
Isabel Coggins was the daughter of Mary Coggins and Peter M. Coggins. The family lived in Douglas, Alaska.
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Tags: Isabel Coggins, Coggins family, Douglas Alaska families
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Coggins, Alice
Primary Name: Coggins, Alice
Filed as: coggins_alice
Also known as: Alice Coggins
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Born:
Died:
Parents: Mary Coggins; Peter M. Coggins
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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Alice Coggins, Coggins Alice, Peter M Coggins family, Mary Coggins family, Douglas Alaska families
Biography
Alice Coggins was the daughter of Mary Coggins and Peter M. Coggins. The family lived in Douglas, Alaska.
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Coggins, Joseph
Primary Name: Coggins, Joseph
Filed as: coggins_joseph
Also known as: Joseph Coggins
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Parents: Peter M. Coggins and Mary Coggins
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Associated places: Douglas Alaska
Keywords: Joseph Coggins, Coggins Joseph, Douglas Alaska residents, Coggins family
Biography
Joseph Coggins was the son of Mary Coggins and Peter M. Coggins. The family lived in Douglas, Alaska.
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Coggins, Peter
Primary Name: Coggins, Peter M.
Filed as: coggins_peter_m
Also known as: Peter Coggins
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Born:
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Parents:
Spouse: Mary Coggins
Children: Katie Cecelia Coggins, Joseph Coggins, Alice Coggins, Isabel Coggins, Francis Coggins, James Coggins, Florence Coggins, Marguerite Coggins
Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Peter M Coggins, Peter Coggins, Coggins family Douglas Alaska
Biography
Peter M. Coggins married Mary Coggins. Their children included Katie Cecelia Coggins, Joseph Coggins, Alice Coggins, Isabel Coggins, Francis Coggins, James Coggins, Florence Coggins, and Marguerite Coggins.
The family lived in Douglas, Alaska.
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Tags: Peter M Coggins, Peter Coggins, Coggins family, Douglas Alaska families
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Coggins, Mary
Primary Name: Coggins, Mary
Filed as: coggins_mary
Also known as: Mary Coggins
Occupation / Association: Douglas resident
Born:
Died:
Parents:
Spouse: Peter Coggins
Children: Katie Cecelia Coggins, Joseph Coggins, Alice Coggins, Isabel Coggins, Francis Coggins, James Coggins, Florence Coggins, Marguarite Coggins
Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Mary Coggins, Coggins Mary, Peter Coggins family, Douglas Alaska families
Biography
Mary Coggins was married to Peter Coggins. The family lived in Douglas, Alaska.
Their children included Katie Cecelia Coggins, Joseph Coggins, Alice Coggins, Isabel Coggins, Francis Coggins, James Coggins, Florence Coggins, and Marguarite Coggins.
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Tags: Mary Coggins, Coggins Mary, Peter Coggins, Coggins family Douglas Alaska
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Coggins, Katie Cecelia
Primary Name: Coggins, Katie Cecelia
Filed as: coggins_katie_cecelia
Also known as: Katie Cecelia Coggins
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Born: November 12, 1889, Seattle, King County, Washington
Died: September 13, 1907, Juneau, Alaska
Parents: Peter M. Coggins and Mary Coggins
Spouse:
Children:
Associated places: Seattle Washington; Juneau Alaska; Douglas Alaska
Keywords: Katie Cecelia Coggins, Coggins Katie Cecelia, Douglas City Cemetery burials, Juneau Alaska residents
Biography
Katie Cecelia Coggins was born on November 12, 1889, in Seattle, King County, Washington, to Peter M. Coggins and Mary Coggins.
She died on September 13, 1907, at the age of seventeen in Juneau after an illness. She was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.
Her funeral was held at the Catholic Church with Rev. T. H. van der Pol presiding.
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Find-A-Grave memorial for Katie Cecelia Coggins
Tags: Katie Cecelia Coggins, Coggins Katie Cecelia, Douglas City Cemetery, Juneau Alaska residents, Seattle Washington births
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Foutaine, Sarah A.
Sarah A. Foutaine lived in Douglas. She was the aunt of Francis Coffin.
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Coffin, Francis A.
Primary Name: Coffin, Francis A.
Filed as: coffin_francis_a
Also known as: Francis Coffin
Occupation / Association: Douglas resident
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Associated places: Douglas, Alaska
Keywords: Francis A Coffin, Francis Coffin, Coffin family Douglas Alaska
Biography
Francis A. Coffin lived in Douglas almost all of his life. He was a nephew of Sarah A. Foutaine.
Coffin died of consumption at St. Ann's Hospital. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church, and he was buried in the Douglas City Cemetery.
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Tags: Francis A Coffin, Francis Coffin, Coffin family, Douglas Alaska residents
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.

