If you are on FB, here is a site you should check out:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofpinetoplakeside/?ref=group_browse_new
I just stuck my head in there, and said wow!
Remember Walsh Mack’s place?
As far as I know, Walsh Mack was a descendant of free black men, brought up by rail to log the McNary area, and to work in/at the mill(s.)