tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post8302721744478613394..comments2024-03-11T11:38:07.508-07:00Comments on Greenfield Village Open-Air Museum: Tripp Saw Mill (formerly known as Tripp Up & Down Saw Mill)Historical Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-47251668816767500572018-07-16T15:53:31.202-07:002018-07-16T15:53:31.202-07:00Hi Rachael. I am a decent of Henry Tripp. My broth...Hi Rachael. I am a decent of Henry Tripp. My brother and I were raised in Clinton. We both still live in the area. We would go to the Tripp homestead several times a year. Uncle Lloyd lived in the house. Uncle Floyd & Uncle Henry lived in the area. We have some wonderful memories of the homestead. It would be nice to see it again and share some of our stories if you are interested. GeorgiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415662561528779544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-34935613079884413612017-01-07T17:36:06.475-08:002017-01-07T17:36:06.475-08:00This i the 3rd swmill on your list. Amazing ! You ...This i the 3rd swmill on your list. Amazing ! You mentioned henry used these to build the village ? Very cool !!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412104622800726352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-36332817383950285262016-10-27T12:24:55.008-07:002016-10-27T12:24:55.008-07:00Also, my house was built in 1880 and I believe the...Also, my house was built in 1880 and I believe the mill was built in 1850.<br />Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193379179263849415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-1646974177490189442016-10-27T12:23:28.209-07:002016-10-27T12:23:28.209-07:00It was my understanding that the house that he liv...It was my understanding that the house that he lived in was on Tripp road and was not where that saw mill was. What I was told is that he built the saw mill but did not operate it Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193379179263849415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-91246379971584116252016-10-27T12:11:01.035-07:002016-10-27T12:11:01.035-07:00No I can't, for I do not have that information...No I can't, for I do not have that information at hand, but here is where you might find your answer:<br />https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/233914#slide=gs-221985Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-45841051914031215922016-10-27T09:27:00.538-07:002016-10-27T09:27:00.538-07:00it was my understanding that the house my parnets ...it was my understanding that the house my parnets lived in on paragon road was where the tripp up and down saw mill use to be could you clearify this information it is on paragon rd in tipton and the mill was behind the house i have old pictures of the houseAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467326887601854195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-91051548235065558382016-10-08T08:11:20.957-07:002016-10-08T08:11:20.957-07:00Try here for a start:
https://www.thehenryford.org...Try here for a start:<br />https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/<br />Good luck!Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-63406333657871383172016-10-08T07:59:07.042-07:002016-10-08T07:59:07.042-07:00I recently just purchased a home on Tripp rd. that...I recently just purchased a home on Tripp rd. that the previous owners told me was built in 1880 and owned by Henry Tripp. I just learned about this but I am definitely going to start researching the house and the Tripps more. Any tips on where I can find out more about the house?Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193379179263849415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-41616880398449964302016-01-27T16:25:48.676-08:002016-01-27T16:25:48.676-08:00Hello -
My Great Grandmother (Matilda Tripp Cook)...Hello -<br /><br />My Great Grandmother (Matilda Tripp Cook) was a Grand-daughter of Rev Henry Tripp, which makes me a GGG Grandson of Rev Henry Tripp. I grew up in Tipton, leaving there after graduating from college and moving to Ypsilanti. It is great to see the Saw Mill restored to operating condition! For years the building seemed to be used only as buggy storage and was closed to Greenfield Village visitors.<br /><br />Our oldest son proposed to his wife in this sawmill 9 years ago. She was so interested in the Mill that she didn't immediately notice that he was kneeling with an open ring box in his hands.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527398028548491694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-64310294072440027522014-05-17T05:45:13.897-07:002014-05-17T05:45:13.897-07:00I checked out the article, which looks legit to me...I checked out the article, which looks legit to me.<br />From there I went to the more recent photos that I had taken over the past few years, including the newer placards in front of the building.<br />Low and behold, the placard in front of the sawmill states:<br />"British immigrant Reverend Henry Tripp built this sawmill in the 1850's..."<br />So, I will change the information on my posting here.<br />I do plan to look it up at the Benson Ford Research Center to find out when the researchers had realized they had made a mistake between the two men.<br />And I do appreciate you bringing this to my attention.<br />I can possibly make it up to the Village on May 31st. Keep me posted.<br />Thanks again Marylin - I do strive for accuracy.Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-74366169488400498662014-05-17T00:02:25.081-07:002014-05-17T00:02:25.081-07:00Ken....sorry to miss the reenactment and you. Wil...Ken....sorry to miss the reenactment and you. Will take at least 4 days to drive back there and time to research in Manistee Co., then on to the museum. However, I would appreciate your thoughts on the article I told you about and if authentic, can the correction be made on the name? Whatever happens, I am still thrilled to be able to come there and see the mill and take pictures. Probably will be there around the 30th or 31st. MarilynUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18151915920589214502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-2074486217512616772014-05-16T15:20:14.447-07:002014-05-16T15:20:14.447-07:00Marylin -
I will be at the Village from May 23 thr...Marylin -<br />I will be at the Village from May 23 through may 26 for the Civil War Remembrance.<br />If you make it there that weekend, just ask for me - Ken Giorlando from the 21st Michigan - most reenactors, especially in the civilian area, know me.<br />I look forward to meeting you!<br />And I would be honored if you would allow me to have a photo taken with you at the Tripp building.Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-75720361227064883362014-05-16T12:41:02.984-07:002014-05-16T12:41:02.984-07:00Hi to you again Ken. I was going over my notes lo...Hi to you again Ken. I was going over my notes looking for info on the mill. Finally, my cousin and I are making a genealogy hunt to MI and OH. Will be doing research in Manistee Co. first then on southeast. Will be leaving WA by car on May 22. Planning to see the museum and especially the mill when back there. <br /><br />I found a reference to the mill that you might be intersted in if you have not seen it. It is written by Marc Greuther, entitled "Tripp's Sawmill 1926". It comes from Project MUSE - Technology and Culture Vol.45, No. 4, Oct 2004. It indicates that Rev. Henry Tripp was the original builder. That would be John Daniel's father. See what you think. Let me know. Also, I can give you more info on Henry if you want and maybe a picture.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing the Museum and maybe connecting with you.......Marilyn Tripp Kyle, GGG Granddaughter of Henry.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18151915920589214502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-42606250285462950712011-02-12T16:51:20.823-08:002011-02-12T16:51:20.823-08:00I went over the photos I have and noticed one that...I went over the photos I have and noticed one that I took of a placard on the inside of the building - it states that the builder of the Tripp sawmill was your Henry Tripp. <br />If I am able to, I plan on going to the Benson Ford Research Center later this winter to see what more I can find on this.Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-29292642211021426672011-02-12T13:49:54.165-08:002011-02-12T13:49:54.165-08:00It is a pleasure to "meet" a descendant ...It is a pleasure to "meet" a descendant of one who built a structure now located in Greenfield Village - what a fine tribute to your ancestors!<br />I got the information of the Tripp Sawmill from the 1968 "Guidebook of Greenfield Village." It states, on page 48, that it was built by J.D. Tripp in 1855.<br />The earlier guidebooks state the same. So, I checked the guidebooks from later periods and they seemed to have stopped listing the builder's name at that point - only the structure's name and the year built.<br />If you have information to the contrary, I would love to include it (with you as the source, of course). Also, I look for stories of a personal nature to bring these buildings to life (see what I wrote for Eagle Tavern for an example), so if you have any family history stories of J.D. or Henry that you would like to share, that would be great.<br />Thank you for your interest as well as a possible mix up.<br />Ken<br />PS By the way, if what you say is true, I can take your information, if you'd like, to the Village office so they can make the necessary corrections.Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928248739691411673.post-78966846478469480572011-02-12T12:04:11.002-08:002011-02-12T12:04:11.002-08:00I notice in the 2nd paragraph of the original post...I notice in the 2nd paragraph of the original post it says J.D. Tripp built the Tripp Saw Mill. My understanding was that his father, Rev. Henry Tripp built it. Could you clarify that information for me and others who are interested in this bit of history? Thank you. From a Tripp offspring in Washington state. J.D. Tripp is my great great grandfather. Marilyn Tripp Kyle.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18151915920589214502noreply@blogger.com