Census records reveal that John Fleming ran a lumber mill in Precinct 3, Cass County, during the census year ending May 31, 1880. He had a d $1000 invested in the operation which was powered by “horses.” He employed two men to whom he paid $.75 to $1.50 per day and paid out a total of $200 in wages. The sawmill produced 100,000 board feet valued at $1,000 from $550 worth of sawlogs and supplies.
This John Fleming may be a part of Fleming & Brother at Bassett in 1884.