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Multiple Prospectors Apply for Coal and Petroleum Lands
A long notice lists numerous applicants including Thomas P. O'Farrell, Charles William Adams, George W. Kerr, George Palmer Might, Harry McMann, John Wesley Connell, Robert McKenzie Burgess, Isaac Waxstock, Thomas Marshall, Albert Henry Tanner, Lorenzo Alexander, James F. Redmond, Louise Lincoln, Albert Scott Lock, August Seasanft, and John Finnerty. Each applies to prospect coal and petroleum across various parcels in Skeena and Queen Charlotte Islands, detailing starting posts and 80 chain spans. Dates range February 18–28, 1915, with multiple land parcels near Port Lewis, Kiokathla Inlet, and Otard Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Charlotte Islands
Thomas P. O’farrell
Vancouver
B.C
Minister of Lands
Grouth
Skeena
Queen Charlotte Islan
Charles William Adams
Victoria
B. C
Frederick Island
J. W. Connell
Apis
George W. Kerr
Prince Rupert
West River
Thomas P., O'Farrell
James’ F. Redmond
Apts
Thomas P. O'Pfarrell
George Palmer Might
Seattle
Wash
Queen's Island
Lewis Harbor
George Palmer
Harry Mec- Mann
Carpenter
Steele Creek
Port Lewis
Harry McMann
John Wesley Connell
Kiokathla Inlet
Robert McKenzie Burgess
Barber
Kickathla Inlet
Robert McKenzin Burgess
Apon
Isaac Waxstock
Freeman’s Island
Thomas Marshall
Albert Henry Tanner
Port Channel
J W. Connell
Lorenzo Alexander
Louis Harbor
James F. Redmond
B. G
Mace River
Lincoln Bay
James
Redmond
Louise Linecoln
Skeema
Albert Scott Lock
Ozard Bay
Jkeena Land District
Joseph Creek
George Palmer Meit
Queen Charlotte Istands
James I’. Redmond
George V W. Kerr
James II, Redmond
Otard Bay
Albert Scott’ Lock
Lebsanft
Albert Scott ‘Lock
Skkeena Land District
John J. Finnerty
Otard River
Jos. F. Redmond
Thomas P. O'Farrell
Georgie Palmer
George Malmer Might
James , Redmond