Research: Sawmill Database

Alpha-Numeric Key: HR-97
Corporate Name: J. W. Bergin
Local Name:
Owner Name: J. W. Bergin
Location: District No. 8, U. S. Census, 1860
County: Harris
Years in Operation: 2 years
Start Year: 1859
End Year: 1860
Decades: 1850-1859,1860-1869
Period of Operation: 1859 to 1860
Town: District No. 8, U. S. Census, 1860
Company Town: 2
Peak Town Size: Unknown
Mill Pond:
Type of Mill: Rough lumber
Sawmill Pine Sawmill Hardwood Sawmill Cypress Sawmill
Planer Planer Only Shingle Paper
Plywood Cotton Grist Unknown
Other
Power Source: Steam
Horse Mule Oxen Water
Water Overshot Water Turbine Diesel Unknown
Pit Steam Steam Circular Steam Band
Gas Electricity Other
Maximum Capacity: 
Capacity Comments: 939,000 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: Unknown
Historicial Development: J. W. Bergin operated a steam sawmill in Harris County in 1860 with a d capital investment of $4,000. He had $14,000 in raw materials and employed five men at a total monthly wage of $75. The mill produced 939,000 feet of rough lumber valued at $16,000.
Research Date: MCJ 05-06-96
Prepared By: M. Johnson