Matched mules owned by Charlie James 1918 My father: Charles (Charlie) Alfers James
Satsuma Oranges Jackson Co FL
They were Satsuma oranges. I am not sure of the exact dates, but I know they were grown extensively across much of Jackson County after the turn of the century. Marianna even hosted a Satsuma Festival in the 20's. A severe cold spell wiped out the crop and forced the citrus industry further south into Central Florida.
There used to be a book on Jackson County's Satsuma industry in the basement of the courthouse. I have no idea if it is still there. When the Satsuma trees were killed, they replaced them with tung nut trees. (Dale Cox)
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Below: Wyatt and Minnie (James) Toole, Charlie James sister d 1913 bur Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, just above Charlie and Lillie Mae James.
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