Renton, Harry T.

Pre 1898

Real-estate man, nephew of the late Renton Homes, “the coal king of Port Blakeley.” Organized the “Southern Alaska Mining and Development Company.” Leaving on the top-sail schooner La Ninta [Ninfa] in a few days. Capt. Sonerud, “an experienced whaler,” is in charge of the La Ninta. $20,000 invested in the venture. Portland Oregonian, 8/24/97; Adam Swan and Ch. Hubbard were both on this trip. Arrived at Orca 10/28/97 with 45 miners on board; Seattle P-I, 11/19/97;