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Research: Sawmill Database
Alpha-Numeric Key:
LI-103
Corporate Name:
W. D. & F. M. Coons
Local Name:
Owner Name:
W. D. & F. M. Coons
Location:
Unknown
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, the Coons brothers were rendered for taxation on nine horses or mules, eight cattle, eleven hogs, two wagons, $200 in manufacturing tools, and $400 worth in a steam engine and boiler.
Research Date:
MCJ 03-14-96
Prepared By:
M Johnson