Primary Name: McClosky, James

Filed as: mcclosky_james

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Occupation / Association: Charter member, Juneau Men’s Igloo; miner; Chief of Police; city council member; trustee to the Pioneer Home

Born: Madison, Wisconsin

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Associated places: Madison, Wisconsin; Montana; Juneau, Alaska; Atlin country; Territory of Alaska

Keywords: James McClosky, McClosky, Juneau Men’s Igloo, Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo 6, charter member, Chief of Police, Juneau city council, Pioneer Home, Atlin country miner, Madison Wisconsin, Montana, Juneau Alaska

Biography

James McClosky was a charter member of the Juneau Men’s Igloo.

McClosky was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and came to Juneau from Montana in 1896. He remained in Juneau, except for two years spent in Atlin country as a miner.

He was well known throughout the Territory and was active in civic life in Juneau. He served as Chief of Police from 1925 to 1926 and held several terms on the city council. He was active in the Pioneers and served as a trustee to the Pioneer Home.

Sources

Pioneers of Alaska Men’s Igloo 6 Biographical Sketch

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