Miner Mugshot: Ethel Bush Berry

Born: 1873

Died: 1948

Gold Claim: Eldorado Creek, AK

Nickname: The Bride of the Klondike

Her Story: She arrived in Alaska in 1896 newly married to Clarence Berry. They spent 1897 mining their claim and it paid off. They returned to Seattle a wealthy couple. Their story of success sparked many more to go to Alaska in search of Gold.