Wesley David Ballentine
Wesley David Ballentine was Ione Christensen's great-grandfather, who brought a sourdough starter with him during the Klondike gold rush in 1897, symbolizing the pioneering spirit of Yukon settlers. His legacy lives on through the family recipe that has become a cherished part of Yukon's culinary history.
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| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 29,599 | $1,700,000 | 1,324$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 29,599 | $1,700,000 | 1,324$ |
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Ione Christensen's great-grandfather, Wesley David Ballentine, stowed the sourdough starter in a flour sack during the gold rush.
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