Whitcomb, Haynes & Whitney (Ellsworth, Me.)

Lumbering firm, operating in the Union River valley in Maine, owned by John Whitcomb, Charles Haynes, and John O. Whitney; originated as a general store in 1863; by 1900 was largest owner of timberland in Hancock and Washington counties. Enterprises included a general store, barrel stave factory, lumber mills, and fleet of schooners which transported the company's goods. In 1929 sold and thereafter operated as Ellsworth Forest Products Corporation.

From the description of Records, 1873-1929 (bulk 1900-1929). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70969154