[4] Dr. Cowan's sons John, Elias and Alfred ran a sawmill, gristmill and cotton gin.

Baptist minister Lawson Jones donated land in 1883 for the construction of Friendship School.

[3][4] Alfred R. Cowan was appointed postmaster when Katemcy received its post office on November 17, 1884.

[5] Katemcy became attractive to settlers with its inexpensive acreage and bountiful water supply.

By 1920, the tractor had replaced a lot of field hands, and farm employment began to disappear.