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A. J. Whitaker (HO-64)

sawmill id: 10802
alpha-numeric key: HO-64
corporate name: A. J. Whitaker
local name:
owner affiliation: A. J. Whitaker. W. F. Murchison
location: Unknown
county: Houston
years in operation: 1
start year: 1916
(qual) *
end year: 1916
(qual) *
decades: 1910-1919
period of operation: 1916
town: Unknown
company town: ?
peak town size: Unknown
mill pond: ?
type of mill: Lumber, cornmeal, shingles
sawmill: Yes
pine sawmill:
hardwood sawmill:
cypress sawmill:
planer:
planer only:
shingle: Yes
paper:
plywood:
cotton:
grist: Yes
unknown:
other:
power source: Steam
horse:
mule:
oxen:
water:
water overshot:
water turbine:
pit:
steam: Yes
steam circular:
steam band:
gas:
diesel:
electric:
other:
unknown:
maximum capacity:
(qual)
capacity comments: Unknown
rough lumber: Yes
planed lumber:
crossties:
timbers:
lathe:
ceiling:
unknown:
beading:
flooring:
paper:
plywood:
particle board:
treated:
other: Yes
equipment: Sawmill, shingle machine, and grist mill
company tram: No
associated railroads: International & Great Northern
historical development: W. F. Murchison sold to A. J. Whitaker the ?Ingram sawmill outfit? located near the Augusta and Crockett Road, on Dr. Bolton?s land near the home of Nat Walker. Equipment included a steam engine, a boiler, a grist mill, a shingle machine, tools, buildings, a cutoff saw, and a blacksmith shop.
research date: MCJ 02-20-96
research by: M. Johnson
historical interpretation:
interpretation by:
interpretation date:
bibliography: Houston County Bill of Sale Record. Vol F: October 18, 1916, 112-113.


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