Primary Name: Layton, William
Filed as: william_layton
Also known as: W. Layton
Occupation / Association: Boat builder; Carpenter; Fisherman; Charter Member, Juneau Men’s Igloo
Born: March 1864, England
Died: July 28, 1934
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Associated places: England; Juneau, Alaska
Keywords: William Layton, W Layton, Layton William, Juneau Men’s Igloo charter member, boat builder Juneau, carpenter Juneau Alaska, fisherman Juneau Alaska, England-born Alaska pioneers
Biography
William Layton was a charter member of the Juneau Men’s Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska.
Layton was born in England in March 1864 and immigrated to the United States in 1886.
He came to Juneau in the city's early years and, for many years, was involved in boatbuilding and carpentry. He was also a fisherman and owned several boats at various times.
William Layton died on July 28, 1934.
Sources
1900 U.S. Federal Population Census; 1910 U.S. Federal Population Census; 1920 U.S. Federal Population Census; Daily Alaska Empire, July 30, 1934
Tags: William Layton, W Layton, Layton William, Juneau Men’s Igloo charter member, boat builder, carpenter, fisherman, Juneau Alaska pioneers