George Carmack

George Carmack
Carmack c. 1900
Born
George Washington Carmack

September 24, 1860
DiedJune 5, 1922(1922-06-05) (aged 61)
Resting placeEvergreen Washelli Memorial Park
OccupationProspector
Known forWith 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
Children1

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.

  1. ^ "Klondike Pioneer Dead". Evening Star. Washington, D.C. June 6, 1922. p. 20. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  2. ^ "Seek $500,000 Estate of Gold Discoverer". Evening Star. Washington, D.C. September 15, 1922. p. 18. Retrieved June 6, 2022.