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L. G. Williams (HO-91)

sawmill id: 10829
alpha-numeric key: HO-91
corporate name: L. G. Williams
local name:
owner affiliation: L. G. Williams
location: Unknown
county: Houston
years in operation: 1
start year: 1906
(qual) *
end year: 1906
(qual) *
decades: 1900-1909
period of operation: 1906
town: Unknown
company town: ?
peak town size: Unknown
mill pond: ?
type of mill: Rough and finished lumber
sawmill: Yes
pine sawmill:
hardwood sawmill:
cypress sawmill:
planer: Yes
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: L. G. Williams was sawmilling in Houston County in 1906. In December that year he mortgaged his sawmill, a planer/matcher, a steam engine, head blocks, sawdogs, an edger, a saw, a planing machine, and a saw mandrel to Geo E. Dilley & Son.
research date: MCJ 2-20-96
research by: M Johnson
historical interpretation:
interpretation by:
interpretation date:
bibliography: Houston County Bill of Sale Records. Vol E: December 5, 1906, 103-104.


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