Ferdinand C. Gammons, owner of Eagle Cotton Gin Company, Bridgewater, Mass at time of merger in 1899 to form Continental Gin Company. He was Vice President of the Continental Gin Company Bridgewater after the merger

Ferdinand C. Gammons, owner of Eagle Cotton Gin Company, Bridgewater, Mass at time of merger in 1899 to form Continental Gin Company. He was Vice President of the Continental Gin Company Bridgewater after the merger

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Published:	Autauga County Heritage Association
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