Fury, John

Fury, John

1898-1899

On Corner’s jury. Coroner’s report depicting death Joseph Fournier et al. on Valdez Glacier, 5/2/1898; Witness with Thos. O’Brien to W. Jaynes claim on O’Brien Creek, TMDR, p. 34; Locator, “Little Joe” Placer Claim on O’Brien Creek, 10/16/98, Witness W. Jaynes & Tom O’Brien, TMDR, pp. 48; Locator, “Dolly Varden” Placer Claim on Manker Creek, relocated 8/27/98, Witness Tom O’Brien, TMDR, pp. 48; sold claim to Richard Voigt, 11/28/98 at Klutina City,TMDR, p. 58. Co-locator with Thos. O’Brien of Eagle Quartz claim on O’Brien Creek, 10/15/98, witnessed by W. Jaynes, Thos. Kenedy, TMDR, p. 39; Signer of Petition to the President from Quartz Creek and Teikell Mining Dist, May 8, 1899 requesting Capt. Abercrombie be given “permission to employ [on the trail to interior Alaska] those men who need work, and thus enable them to remain in the country. With a good trail those who have means will be able to bring in machinery, and the development of the country will be accelerated.” NARA RG 107, Entry 80. Office of the Secretary of the War Department: 1667-103;