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Research: Sawmill Database
Alpha-Numeric Key:
LI-41
Corporate Name:
J. H. Finley
Local Name:
Owner Name:
J. H. Finley
Location:
Frank Hardin survey
County:
Liberty
Years in Operation:
1 year
Start Year:
1899
End Year:
1899
Decades:
1890-1899
Period of Operation:
1899
Town:
Unknown
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:
Steam
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:
Mill machinery
Company Tram:
Associated Railroads:
Unknown
Historicial Development:
On the 1899 county tax roll, J. H. Finley was rendered for taxation on 185 acres on the John Cherry survey, fifteen horses and mules, eight cattle, no hogs, three wagons, and a steam engine and boiler worth $300.
Research Date:
MCJ 03-14-96
Prepared By:
M Johnson