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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb March 27, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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CHRISTIAN C. KNUTSON

	Christian C. Knutson, a prominent and practical mining man of
Northport, is to be classed as one of the earliest pioneers of this 
section.  He was on the ground where Northport now stands in 1886, and 
the following year took it up as a squatter's claim.  He continued his
residence here some time and then abandoned the claim, but later returned.
At first he intended to locate the land as a homestead when it was
surveyed, but getting interested in mining, gave up that idea, which 
caused him to abandon the land.  Mr. Knutson has given considerable
attention to prospecting and operating in British Columbia, Okanogan 
county and the country surrounding Northport.  He has located several 
very fine prospects, among which may be mentioned the Great Republic,
which is this side of the boundary line.  It is incorporated and Mr.
Knutson is president.  The company has done about twenty-five thousand
dollars worth of work, which shows a very fine copper proposition.  A
large amount of ore is on the dump and shipping will soon begin.  Another
mine Mr. Knutson has located and opened is the Last Chance, incorporated.
This property has been developed in good shape and has already placed
upon the market nearly two thousand tons of ore.  It is shipping thirty
tons per day now, the ore netting twenty dollars per ton.  Mr. Knutson 
is general manager and is making it a paying proposition.  The property
lies about seven miles east from Northport and promises to be one of the
very valuable producers.
	Mr. Knutson has been tireless in his efforts to bring the mining
resources of the country to the front and doubtless has accomplished 
more than any other man in this important industry.  His work has always
been successful, owing to his consummate wisdom, and he is considered
one of the leading mining men in this part of the country.
	Fraternally, Mr. Knutson is a member of the I.O.O.F., the A.F. &
A.M., the Red Men, the W.W., the Women of Woodcraft, the Encampment and
the Elks.  For two terms Mr. Knutson was deputy sheriff in this county
and he has made himself an excellent standing throughout this part of 
the country.  Mr. Knutson comes from that aggressive and stanch stock 
which first discovered the continent of America.  His birthplace was
La Salle county, Illinois, and the date thereof January 31, 1861.  His
parents are Christen Knutson Tieg and Anna Holland, natives of Norway.
They came to the United States in 1860, the father died in Iowa in 1898.
The mother is still living  in Jewell, Iowa.  Our subject is the
youngest of a family of seven children all of whom were born in Norway
except himself.  When young he accompanied his parents to Jewell, Iowa,
remaining there until thirteen, when he began life for himself.