Capt. Parker
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- Jan 20, 1877The Great Snohomish Desertion: A Husband Left Penniless by His Wife’s FlightIn a scandal that gripped the small river town in early 1877, a man returned from a logging trip to find his wife had vanished with their cash, leaving him stranded and destitute.Snohomish, WA
- May 31, 1880The Gold Rush to Ruby CreekA local merchant receives a singular order for gold scales from miners in the North Cascades, signaling a major mineral boom on the Upper Skagit.Seattle, WA
- Apr 16, 1885A Terrifying Night Adrift on Puget SoundFour men cling to the hull of an overturned boat for three hours in the frigid waters of the Sound before a daring rescue saves them from certain death.Puget Sound, Seattle, WA