Research: Sawmill Database

Alpha-Numeric Key: HR-146
Corporate Name: Seth Cavy
Local Name:
Owner Name: Seth Cavy
Location: District No. 8, U. S. Census, 1860
County: Harris
Years in Operation: 2 years
Start Year: 1859
End Year: 1860
Decades: 1850-1859,1860-1869
Period of Operation: 1859 to 1860
Town: District No. 8, U. S. Census, 1860
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: 8000: 1860
Capacity Comments: 1,875000 feet of lumber during the reporting period of the Census (estimated at 8,000 feet daily)
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: Seth Cavy operated a steam sawmill in Harris County in 1860 with a capital investment of $4,000. He had $24,000 in raw materials and employed four men at a total monthly wage of $120. The mill produced 1,875,000 feet of rough lumber valued at $28,000.
Research Date: MCJ 05-06-96
Prepared By: M. Johnson