Monthly Archives: May 2015

1887 Memphis Taxing District Ordinances

Posted on May 20, 2015 by leelinesteamers

The following is the introduction to the 1887 Memphis Taxing District Ordinances which came onto existence following the loss of Memphis’ Municipal Charter due to the Yellow Fever Plague of the late 1870’s.  My great grandfather James Lee Jr served … Continue reading →

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Capt. Stacker Lee

Posted on May 18, 2015 by leelinesteamers

When cotton shipping season began in September and rouster crews were difficult to recruit, Capt. Stacker would take his walnut cane and walk from the Beale Street landing where Lee Line boats were moored and walk up Beale Street and … Continue reading →

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LEE LINE ad circa 1895 1896

Posted on May 16, 2015 by leelinesteamers

The Lee Line extended service onto the Ohio River following the bankruptcy of the St. Louis and New Orleans Anchor Line, which occurred in 1894.  The St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet Co. resulted from the merger of several smaller … Continue reading →

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Rouster song

Posted on May 11, 2015 by leelinesteamers

This rousterabout song was taken from Capt. William Tippitt’s History of the Lee Line De rousters in da cabin, Eatin from de plate De Captain on the levee totin in de freight De Stewart and de pilot De cook and … Continue reading →

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KATE ADAMS caught out

Posted on May 5, 2015 by leelinesteamers

      The bottom picture shows the KATE with model T run-about which she carried frequently.  Both pictures are from my friend Ed Provine’s collection.  The top picture I believe is the KATE ADAMS (2nd) and the bottom picture … Continue reading →

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