Alexander Teal Marshall is the son of William Marshall and Mary Alexander. In New Zealand they lived close to the gold mines and mountains so Canada was similar. He and David Colville his half brother went to Canada together. David did not stay and had business in Old Mexico and spent most of his life there. Alexander never married and stayed in Canada until he died.
Letter from Ms Norah Smith Atlin, Canada in 1988
"As you probably know, Mr Marshall drowned in Atlin Lake in 1933 and is buried here in the Pioneer Cemetery. He was a fisherman and prospector in this area for over 25 years. He had a center board sailboat and when the ice went out in the spring he would go fishing at the north end of the lake. Was the only one to make a living out of commercial fishing; would bring fish to town for sale once a week. He was known here by everyone as "Skipper Marshall." (Island where he smoked his fish was called "Skippers Island") The cabin he used to live in is still standing. During those years gold mining was on just as it is today. Also during the summer tourists from all over Europe visited Atlin. They would come up the coast from Vancouver by steamship to Skagway and then on to Caneross, Yukon, there by railway and from there by boat to Atlin.
Also there were several Hunting and Guiding outfits active in the area at the time. Atlin has not changed much from those days, people here make their livelihood the same way today. Hopefully this year a book on the History of Atlin from 1910 to present time. We would greatly appreciate any information and copies of the letters that you mentioned. I was about 11 yrs old when "Skipper" died but I remember him quite well. I have been active in the Historical Society and Museum from the time it was started. My family came during the gold rush but have all passed away. Most of the old timers are gone. Am enclosing a Atlin Brochure and Newspaper; thought you might enjoy reading about our town. If we come across any more information about Mr. Marshall will pass it along to you. Sincerly
Ms. Norah Smith"
Letter from Ms Norah Smith Atlin, Canada in 1988
"As you probably know, Mr Marshall drowned in Atlin Lake in 1933 and is buried here in the Pioneer Cemetery. He was a fisherman and prospector in this area for over 25 years. He had a center board sailboat and when the ice went out in the spring he would go fishing at the north end of the lake. Was the only one to make a living out of commercial fishing; would bring fish to town for sale once a week. He was known here by everyone as "Skipper Marshall." (Island where he smoked his fish was called "Skippers Island") The cabin he used to live in is still standing. During those years gold mining was on just as it is today. Also during the summer tourists from all over Europe visited Atlin. They would come up the coast from Vancouver by steamship to Skagway and then on to Caneross, Yukon, there by railway and from there by boat to Atlin.
Also there were several Hunting and Guiding outfits active in the area at the time. Atlin has not changed much from those days, people here make their livelihood the same way today. Hopefully this year a book on the History of Atlin from 1910 to present time. We would greatly appreciate any information and copies of the letters that you mentioned. I was about 11 yrs old when "Skipper" died but I remember him quite well. I have been active in the Historical Society and Museum from the time it was started. My family came during the gold rush but have all passed away. Most of the old timers are gone. Am enclosing a Atlin Brochure and Newspaper; thought you might enjoy reading about our town. If we come across any more information about Mr. Marshall will pass it along to you. Sincerly
Ms. Norah Smith"
Alexander Teal Marshall is the son of William Marshall and Mary Alexander. In New Zealand they lived close to the gold mines and mountains so Canada was similar. He and David Colville his half brother went to Canada together. David did not stay and had business in Old Mexico and spent most of his life there. Alexander never married and stayed in Canada until he died.
Letter from Ms Norah Smith Atlin, Canada in 1988
"As you probably know, Mr Marshall drowned in Atlin Lake in 1933 and is buried here in the Pioneer Cemetery. He was a fisherman and prospector in this area for over 25 years. He had a center board sailboat and when the ice went out in the spring he would go fishing at the north end of the lake. Was the only one to make a living out of commercial fishing; would bring fish to town for sale once a week. He was known here by everyone as "Skipper Marshall." (Island where he smoked his fish was called "Skippers Island") The cabin he used to live in is still standing. During those years gold mining was on just as it is today. Also during the summer tourists from all over Europe visited Atlin. They would come up the coast from Vancouver by steamship to Skagway and then on to Caneross, Yukon, there by railway and from there by boat to Atlin.
Also there were several Hunting and Guiding outfits active in the area at the time. Atlin has not changed much from those days, people here make their livelihood the same way today. Hopefully this year a book on the History of Atlin from 1910 to present time. We would greatly appreciate any information and copies of the letters that you mentioned. I was about 11 yrs old when "Skipper" died but I remember him quite well. I have been active in the Historical Society and Museum from the time it was started. My family came during the gold rush but have all passed away. Most of the old timers are gone. Am enclosing a Atlin Brochure and Newspaper; thought you might enjoy reading about our town. If we come across any more information about Mr. Marshall will pass it along to you. Sincerly
Ms. Norah Smith"
Letter from Ms Norah Smith Atlin, Canada in 1988
"As you probably know, Mr Marshall drowned in Atlin Lake in 1933 and is buried here in the Pioneer Cemetery. He was a fisherman and prospector in this area for over 25 years. He had a center board sailboat and when the ice went out in the spring he would go fishing at the north end of the lake. Was the only one to make a living out of commercial fishing; would bring fish to town for sale once a week. He was known here by everyone as "Skipper Marshall." (Island where he smoked his fish was called "Skippers Island") The cabin he used to live in is still standing. During those years gold mining was on just as it is today. Also during the summer tourists from all over Europe visited Atlin. They would come up the coast from Vancouver by steamship to Skagway and then on to Caneross, Yukon, there by railway and from there by boat to Atlin.
Also there were several Hunting and Guiding outfits active in the area at the time. Atlin has not changed much from those days, people here make their livelihood the same way today. Hopefully this year a book on the History of Atlin from 1910 to present time. We would greatly appreciate any information and copies of the letters that you mentioned. I was about 11 yrs old when "Skipper" died but I remember him quite well. I have been active in the Historical Society and Museum from the time it was started. My family came during the gold rush but have all passed away. Most of the old timers are gone. Am enclosing a Atlin Brochure and Newspaper; thought you might enjoy reading about our town. If we come across any more information about Mr. Marshall will pass it along to you. Sincerly
Ms. Norah Smith"
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