Research: Sawmill Database

Alpha-Numeric Key: HA-62
Corporate Name: J. E. Lias
Local Name:
Owner Name: J. E. Lias
Location: Precinct 3, 1870 Census
County: Harrison
Years in Operation: 2 years
Start Year: 1869
End Year: 1870
Decades: 1860-1869,1870-1879
Period of Operation: 1869 to 1870
Town: Precinct 3
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: 20-horsepower steam engine
Horse Mule Oxen Water
Water Overshot Water Turbine Diesel Unknown
Pit Steam Steam Circular Steam Band
Gas Electricity Other
Maximum Capacity: 
Capacity Comments: 250,000 feet of lumber during the reporting period of the census
Produced:
Rough Lumber Planed Lumber Crossties Timbers
Lathe Ceiling Unknown Beading
Flooring Paper Plywood Particle Board
Treated Other
Equipment: Sawmill
Company Tram:
Associated Railroads: Unknown
Historicial Development: The J. E. Lias mill operated for twelve months during the census year ending May 31, 1870. It was valued at $2,500. A total wage of $1,400 was paid to six men. Raw materials included $1,000 in logs. The mill produced 250,000 feet of lumber valued at $5,000.
Research Date: MCJ 02-05-96
Prepared By: M. Johnson