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J. E. Winfree (HO-65)

sawmill id: 10803
alpha-numeric key: HO-65
corporate name: J. E. Winfree
local name: W R Mill
owner affiliation: J. E. Winfree
location: Probably at or near Crockett
county: Houston
years in operation: 1
start year: 1923
(qual) *
end year: 1923
(qual) *
decades: 1920-1929
period of operation: 1923
town: Probably at or near Crockett
company town: ?
peak town size: 2612 in 1905; 9000 in 1928; 4441 in 1934
mill pond: ?
type of mill: Rough and finished lumber
sawmill: Yes
pine sawmill: Yes
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:
pit:
steam: Yes
steam circular:
steam band:
gas:
diesel:
electric:
other:
unknown:
maximum capacity:
(qual)
capacity comments: Unknown
rough lumber: Yes
planed lumber: Yes
crossties:
timbers:
lathe:
ceiling:
unknown:
beading:
flooring:
paper:
plywood:
particle board:
treated:
other:
equipment: Sawmill and planing mill
company tram: No
associated railroads: Unknown
historical development: According to a bill of sale, J. W. Winfree had a plant known as the W R Mill, located probably at Crockett, where he had a planing mill. He also had milling operations near Lovelady and Shiloh.
research date: MCJ 02-20-96
research by: M Johnson
historical interpretation:
interpretation by:
interpretation date:
bibliography: Houston County Bill of Sale Records. Vol F: July 12, 1923, 173.


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