W. Archie Branch lived in Precinct 1 with David H. Branch in Residence 509. They were listed, respectively, as a “steam sawmiller” and “head sawyer.” This sawmill operation, according to the 1860 Census Products of Industry Schedule, was d to be a capital investment of $9,500, with $2,600 invested in 4,000 sawlogs. Six men were employed at a total monthly wage of $220. The sawmill manufactured 800,000 feet of lumber valued at $9,600.