Research: Sawmill Database

Alpha-Numeric Key:	WK-120
Corporate Name:	W. Archie Branch
Local Name:
Owner Name:	W. Archie Branch
Location:	Precinct 1
County:	Walker
Years in Operation:	2 years
Start Year:	1859
End Year:	1860
Decades:	1850-1859,1860-1869
Period of Operation:	1859 to 1860
Town:	Precinct 1
Company Town:	2
Peak Town Size:	Unknown
Mill Pond:
Type of Mill:	Lumber Sawmill Pine Sawmill Hardwood Sawmill Cypress Sawmill Planer Planer Only Shingle Paper Plywood Cotton Grist Unknown Other
Power Source:	18-horsepower steam engine Horse Mule Oxen Water Water Overshot Water Turbine Diesel Unknown Pit Steam Steam Circular Steam Band Gas Electricity Other
Maximum Capacity:
Capacity Comments:	800,000 feet of lumber during the reporting period of the Census
Produced:	Rough Lumber Planed Lumber Crossties Timbers Lathe Ceiling Unknown Beading Flooring Paper Plywood Particle Board Treated Other
Equipment:	Sawmill
Company Tram:
Associated Railroads:	None
Historicial Development:	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.
Research Date:	MCJ 03-31-96
Prepared By:	M. Johnson