Monthly Archives: February 2015

James Lee 3rd

Posted on February 26, 2015 by leelinesteamers

James Lee 3rd had a brief career working for the C H Karr Company a river and industrial supply company.   His father Capt. James Lee Jr. took over the business sometime in 1887 or 1888 following the companies financial difficulties and renamed … Continue reading →

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Stacker Lee final resting place Elmwood Cemetery Mphs. TN

Posted on February 25, 2015 by leelinesteamers

Samuel Stacker Lee is buried in his wife’s family plot in Elmwood Cemetery.  Stacker was the younger brother of James Lee Jr.  A newspaper account reported Stacker becoming sick with Yellow Fever sometime in the early 1880’s.  He recovered but … Continue reading →

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1910 Postcard JAMES LEE and HARRY LEE

Posted on February 24, 2015 by leelinesteamers

Another Memphis river front postcard from an EBay seller.   I have not seen this card previously. HARRY LEE: Boat 2540 Way’s Packet Directory page 207. Stern Wheeler, Packet, wood hull, built Clarington Ohio 1899. Originally named CITY OF WHEELING. Renamed by … Continue reading →

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St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet Co. red plate

Posted on February 19, 2015 by leelinesteamers

Thank you Stephanie P for sharing these pictures of your St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet Co. red plate.   This very nice plate has been in her family since 1912.  The writing on the back of the plate was done … Continue reading →

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Boiler technology circa 1890’s early 1900’s

Posted on February 12, 2015 by leelinesteamers

This picture was taken at the Bohlen-Huse Ice Company following the great flood of April 1913 which inundated the companies facilities.  This picture along with a number of others was taken to support a flood damage claim.  The Bohlen-Huse Ice … Continue reading →

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