👉 Steamboatmen are individuals who have a unique connection with the Steamboat Lumber Company, a historic lumber company in the United States that operated out of Lake Placid, New York. The Steamboat Lumber Company was founded by John P. Gage in 1829 and is known for its distinctive wooden buildings and lumber operations. Steamboatmen often have connections with the company through their families or through historical records. They may be descendants of former employees who worked at the company,