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Jerry Johnson is the answer for Week 468 of Orofino History Trivia a special feature to celebrate the history and heritage of Clearwater Country. Watch each day for another clue.

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Monday: Emigrated to New Zealand during his early years

Tuesday: Prussian by birth

Wednesday: Loved the isolation and solitude of the mountains

Thursday: Searched for gold in the most inaccessible areas

Friday: Was about 6 feet tall

Saturday: Seldom had any other companion than his faithful dog

Monday: Shared with an old Indian

Tuesday: Tried to follow vague instructions to find treasure

Wednesday: In his later years, his black hair had gray in it.

Thursday: His name lives on.

Friday: He also sometimes acted as a hunter, guide and packer.

Saturday: In his old age lived in the Missoula area.

Monday: Is buried in Missoula

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