George Carmack
George Washington Carmack (September 24, 1860 – June 5, 1922) was an American prospector in the Yukon. He was originally credited with registering Discovery Claim, the discovery of gold that set off the Klondike Gold Rush on August 16, 1896. Today, historians usually give the credit to his Tagish brother-in-law, Skookum Jim Mason.
George Carmack | |
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Carmack c. 1900 | |
| Born | George Washington Carmack September 24, 1860 |
| Died | June 5, 1922 (aged 61) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Resting place | Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park |
| Occupation | Prospector |
| Known for | With his brother-in-law, credited with making Discovery Claim, the gold discovery that led to the Klondike Gold Rush |
| Spouse(s) | Kate Carmack (common-law) Marguerite Laimee |
| Children | 1 |
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