History of the Leander Gin Company in Leander, Texas explored. A lost chapter in ginning history.

The Leander Gin Company was established on the date of June 26, 1912 as a domestic for-profit corporation to operate for ginning purposes and as a cotton gin. (Ref: https://bizstanding.com/p/leander+gin+co+the-10707086)

The Leander Gin Company was chartered with a capital stock of $10,000 dollars. The incorporators were H. L. Starnes, L. F. Chapman, and J. E. Humble. Stamen Sherril, E. O. Strickler, and H. L. Starnes were operators of Leander Gin Company. (Ref: https://books.google.com/books?id=m0hBAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA3-PA12&lpg=RA3-PA12)

At the turn of the century, the farmers near Leander raised cotton. Wesley Craven and John Sampley operated gins which had later consolidating into Leander Gin Company. (Ref: http://wilcohistory.org/listing/town-leander/)

J. E. Humble sold several blocks and lots to Leander Gin Company (Leander Gin Co) on the date of August 1, 1912 through a warranty deed and deed of trust. J. E. Humble owned most of the land where Leander Gin Company was located on. (Ref: https://newspaperarchive.com/georgetown-williamson-county-sun-aug-01-1912-p-4/)

The Leander Gin Company bought new machinery and constructed new buildings right after purchasing land from J. E. Humble. “The Leander Gin Company has bought new machinery throughout and will construct new buildings. The plant will cost about $12,000.” (Ref: https://archive.org/stream/tradesman68macg/tradesman68macg_djvu.txt)

The Leander Gin Company was dissolved on February 18, 1943 for what ever reason(s). The specifics remain unknown. (Ref: https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_tx/0002467700)

The Leander Gin Company reopened again on the date of date of April 10, 1953 but was involuntary dissolved for whatever reason(s) on the date of April 10, 1955. (Ref: https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_tx/0011461700)