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Nelson [Walter] Murray
The Walter Murray sawmill operation, according to the 1860 Census Products of Industry Schedule was d to be a capital investment of $8,450, with $2,650 invested in 4,250 sawlogs. Seven men were employed at a total monthly wage of $183. The sawmill manufactured 900,000 feet of lumber valued at $11,250. Murray had moved his sawmill from its location west of Huntsville to the Crabbs Prairie about 1854.
Mill Details
Alpha Numeric Key:
WK
Owner Name
Nelson [Walter] Murray
Location
Probably Crabbs Prairie
County
Walker
Years in Operation:
8
Start Year:
1854
End Year:
1861
Decades:
1850-1859,1860-1869
Period of Operation:
About 1854 to 1861
Town:
Probably Crabbs Prairie
Company Town:
2
Peak Town Size:
Unknown
Mill Pond:
2
Mill Type
Product
Power Source
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