CANADA Canada - “Albert Johnson”, "Mad Trapper of Rat River" killed in an Arctic shootout, Feb 1932

[Richard]

If "Albert Johnson" had served un the US Army during World War One (1917-1919 time frame) he would probably be listed in the Adjutant General records of Washington state.

Those records, which can be searched on line, contain rosters and abbreviated service records of many who served in the National Guard and National Army.

Unfortunately, there are over a dozen Albert Johnsons and a dozen Arthur Nelson's listed. And both names could have been simply aliases used by the "Mad Trapper".

However, this resource might be of interest in looking up other possiblities.

 

[Richard]

It has been over a year since any posts to this thread. Are there any updates to the DNA testing that was done?

 

[dotr]

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https://ohfa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Copy-of-The-Mad-Trapper-of-Rat-River_Marcus.pptx-MARCUS-HANNON-Student.pdf

''DNA analysis has shed new light on the identity of the Mad Trapper, also known as Albert Johnson.By analyzing isotopes, scientists determined that Albert Johnson grew up in the northern United States or northern Scandinavia.News of Johnson's nationality disappointed dozens of Canadians who had submitted their DNA for testing.Scientists also determined that Johnson was in his 30s when he died.CBC/RADIO CANADA. (2009, FEBRUARY 20). MAD TRAPPER NOT A CANADIAN, SCIENTIFIC TESTS DISCOVER | CBC NEWS. CBCNEWS. RETRIEVED APRIL 1, 2023''

 

[othram]

Tough case, but we are working through it!