Barton Wood Currie (Barton Wood Currie)

Barton Wood Currie

Author. Sent by New York World to Labrador in 1909 to meet Peary on his return from his last polar expediction, and wrote story presenting Peary’s side in the Cook-Peary controversy. Contributed about 100 short stories and articles to magazines. Author of the book “Booth Tarkington, a Bibliography.” (bio by: Laurie)  Family links:  Parents:  Duncan D. H. Currie (1847 – 1895)

Born

  • March, 08, 1877

Died

  • May, 05, 1962

Cemetery

  • Evergreen Cemetery
  • USA

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