About Dawson Charlie
Lived 1860 – 1908 (aged 47–48). Dawson Charlie was a Canadian explorer.
Dawson Charlie or K̲áa Goox̱ [qʰáː kuːχ] ( – 26 December 1908) was a Canadian Tagish/Tlingit First Nation prospector and one of the co-discoverers of gold at Discovery Claim that led to the Klondike Gold Rush located in the Yukon territory of Northwest Canada. He was the nephew of Keish, also known as Jim Mason, and accompanied him on his search for his aunt, Kate Carmack. He staked one of the first three claims in the Klondike, along with his uncle and George Carmack. Storyteller Angela Sidney was a niece.
By 1901, Charlie had adopted the legal name of "Charles Henderson." There is a conflict as to Charlie's year of birth, between the information that Charlie provided during the 1901 census and the information on his tombstone. The census indicates 1864 or 1865 as his year of birth.
He died in Carcross, Yukon, when he fell off the White Pass and Yukon Route railway bridge.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dawson Charlie?
Canadian gold prospector
When was Dawson Charlie born?
Dawson Charlie was born in 1860 in Yukon.
When did Dawson Charlie die?
Dawson Charlie died on 26 December 1908 in Yukon.
What was Dawson Charlie's occupation?
Dawson Charlie was an explorer.
What nationality was Dawson Charlie?
Dawson Charlie was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dawson Charlie. https://biography.guide/dawson-charlie/
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