Skookum Jim Mason 1855-1916


A Tagish leader and packer who, alongside his family, co-discovered the massive gold deposits at Rabbit Creek in 1896, igniting the Klondike Gold Rush.

 

Biographical Overview

  • Lived from 1855 to 1916
  • Born: Jan 1, 1855, Yukon Territory
  • Died: Jul 11, 1916, Carcross, YT

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29