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V. A. Pritchett (SJ-80)

sawmill id: 13342
alpha-numeric key: SJ-80
corporate name: V. A. Pritchett
local name:
owner affiliation: V. A. Pritchett
location: Unknown
county: San Jacinto
years in operation: 1
start year: 1947
(qual) *
end year: 1947
(qual) *
decades:
period of operation: 1947
town: Unknown
company town: ?
peak town size: Unknown
mill pond: ?
type of mill: Lumber
sawmill: Yes
pine sawmill:
hardwood sawmill:
cypress sawmill:
planer:
planer only:
shingle:
paper:
plywood:
cotton:
grist:
unknown:
other:
power source: Unknown
horse:
mule:
oxen:
water:
water overshot:
water turbine:
pit:
steam:
steam circular:
steam band:
gas:
diesel:
electric:
other:
unknown: Yes
maximum capacity:
(qual)
capacity comments: Unknown
rough lumber: Yes
planed lumber:
crossties:
timbers:
lathe:
ceiling:
unknown:
beading:
flooring:
paper:
plywood:
particle board:
treated:
other:
equipment: Sawmill
company tram: No
associated railroads: Unknown
historical development: V. A. Pritchett mortgaged his sawmill and some truck equipment, in 1947, to the Huntsville State Bank.
research date: MCJ 02-23-96
research by: M. Johnson
historical interpretation:
interpretation by:
interpretation date:
bibliography: San Jacinto County Chattel Mortgage Register. Vol 10: February 17, 1947, 421.


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