<Li> Tex Rickard (1870--1929), like Wyatt Earp, also a major figure in the Nome Gold Rush c. 1900--1901, and better known for exploits elsewhere . </Li> <Li> George Sharrock (1910--2005), moved to the territory before statehood, eventually elected as the mayor of Anchorage and served during the Good Friday earthquake in March 1964 . This was the most devastating earthquake to hit Alaska and it sunk beach property, damaged roads and destroyed buildings all over the south central area . Sharrock, sometimes called the "earthquake mayor," led the city's rebuilding effort over six months . </Li> <Li> Soapy Smith (1860--1898), Jefferson Randolph Smith, "Alaska's Outlaw ." The infamous confidence man and early settler, who ran the goldrush town of Skagway, Alaska, 1897--98 . </Li> <Li> Ted Stevens (1923--2010), United States Senator from Alaska 1968--2009, the longest service of any Republican member . Was originally appointed by Hickel following Bartlett's death, and re-elected seven times before losing re-election in 2008 as he faced a corruption trial . Widely known as a Senator as an often loud and angry advocate for Alaska . Died in a plane crash near Dillingham . </Li>

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