Research: Sawmill Database

Alpha-Numeric Key: PA-141
Corporate Name: T. J. Bedell
Local Name:
Owner Name: T. J. Bedell
Location: Carthage
County: Panola
Years in Operation: 1 year
Start Year: 1912
End Year: 1912
Decades: 1910-1919
Period of Operation: 1912
Town: Carthage
Company Town: 2
Peak Town Size: Unknown
Mill Pond:
Type of Mill: Lumber
Sawmill Pine Sawmill Hardwood Sawmill Cypress Sawmill
Planer Planer Only Shingle Paper
Plywood Cotton Grist Unknown
Other
Power Source: Probably steam and electric
Horse Mule Oxen Water
Water Overshot Water Turbine Diesel Unknown
Pit Steam Steam Circular Steam Band
Gas Electricity Other
Maximum Capacity: 
Capacity Comments: Unknown
Produced:
Rough Lumber Planed Lumber Crossties Timbers
Lathe Ceiling Unknown Beading
Flooring Paper Plywood Particle Board
Treated Other
Equipment: Band sawmill
Company Tram:
Associated Railroads: Texas & Gulf
Historicial Development: The firm of T. J. Bedell, according to Panola County records, mortgaged to G. A. Bedell in the the amount of $1500 for a power hammer, a band saw, and electric motor, a grinder, and other equipment.
Research Date: MCJ 02-08-96
Prepared By: M Johnson