Newcomb, Jim P.

1898-1899

Saved his partner’s life by going over Valdez Glacier in winter of 1898-99 to get scurvy medicine, Chase, Trail Blazers, Pioneers of Alaska, pp. 63-64;

1898-1900

Witness Bartlett Claim 1/29/1900, Valdez Mining District, p. 29

1901

Owns a good claim on Slate Creek with Bartlett and Breame; 15 men employed, taking out about 2 oz. a day per man. The Valdez News, 1:21. 7/27/01; Arrives in Valdez from interior, The Valdez News. 1:30. 9/28/01, p. 4;