Bill White was our handsome cousin who operated the sawmill behind grandpa’s house.It was staffed with GI friends returning from WWII. They sold the lumber to Howell’s lumberyard on Gulf in Beaumont. As jobs opened up, his crew worked their way into the general economy.Older Sampson cousins have vivid memories of the sawmill. Mama didn’t allow me back - dangers and “strong” language. James, apparently, roamed free! Especially after work hours.Nothing last forever and, as Bill’s friends found “real” jobs, the mill slowed and stopped. They must have sold the mill, hoists, saws, choppers. The shed was somewhat dismantled but was a land mark for walks in the big “back" woods.We hiked the trails (Tram roads) and delighted in finding sections of chain that we dragged back. The lumber trails through the woods were better than good for locating the best dogwoods in bloom.I remember cross stacks of drying planks in the woods. NanNan and Frank used some to build their home. Workman today fuss about about that “tough” lumber. The 40s - 50’s must have had a great crop of good wood. Bill opened an electric business in town. We saw him on his trips to the farm. He brought an annual Christmas ham to Grandma and Grandpa. The joke was - “The bigger the ham - the better Bill’s year.” He also brought boxes of candy for the kids.We did not see much of his wife Nora in those years as he did not bring her often to the farm but we had a delightful renewal in the 90s when we began cousin lunches at the Early Bird Cafe. Just pure luck that I was there one day when caregiver Shirley brought Bill and Nora for lunch. In no time I was arranging get-togethers with NanNan, Spelee, my mother Ruth and their cousins Bill and Nora. Second generation Linda and I joined in.(I think Rosa was still working.)What a lot of laughter and memories we shared to have these 5 from another generation with us and what a joy to meet and get to know Nora. Of course, nothing lasts forever - not Early Bird and not the greatest generation’s agilities. Jim and I visited Bill and Nora at Seven Gables and visited Nora after Bill’s death. Nora told us much of their life together - one being the great fireplace in the party room - it required 6 foot logs and “Bill could carry them in!” It was a great honor and joy to visit Seven Gables - a house of mystery to us as children!I know Nora is rejoicing being reunited with the love of her life Bill - and huge welcoming family from that generation. It’s a loss to us - the next generation. Memories are treasured!Ruth Willard Aubey Beaumont