Mahony, Josephy

Biography

Joseph Mahony was the son of John F. Mahony, Jr., and was likely born in Montana.

In 1895, he moved to Juneau, Alaska, with his father during the early years of mining development in Southeast Alaska. Many families were drawn to the region during this period as mining and related industries expanded in the Juneau and Douglas area.

The Mahony family became part of the early community associated with Alaska’s mining frontier.

Sources

• Alaska Mining Hall of Fame