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From: "Jack & Ruth Lothers" <>
Subject: Re: [Tri-Counties] mule boys
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 10:04:10 -0500
References: <BAY3-DAV61SfpgdTQd60001c923@hotmail.com>


There were mule paths along the Erie canal for mules who pulled the barges.
Someone had to lead or maybe ride the mules--mule boys.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patricia Otis" <>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 8:33 AM
Subject: Fw: [Tri-Counties] mule boys


> Did you ever find out what "mule boys" are? If so, what is the
definition?
> Pat Otis
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Karyl Hubbard
> Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 5:02 PM
> To:
> Subject: [Tri-Counties] mule boys
>
> Can anyone there suggest a site giving a brief history/explanation of the
job of the 'mule boy' on various canals (especially the Erie, but I know
there were others)? Or suggest an internet site or book? Thank you. Karyl
Hubbard.
>
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