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346:, known first as the Black River Logging Company. The business grew rapidly and in 1864 they invited their younger brother, Duncan, to also partner in the firm, which became known as J., A., & D. D. McMillan. That same year, the Black River Improvement Company was organized with a McMillan serving as president of the company.
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