There were mule paths along the Erie canal for mules who pulled the barges. Someone had to lead or maybe ride the mules--mule boys. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patricia Otis" <otis_p@msn.com> To: <PABRADFO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 8:33 AM Subject: Fw: [Tri-Counties] mule boys > Did you ever find out what "mule boys" are? If so, what is the definition? > Pat Otis > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Karyl Hubbard > Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 5:02 PM > To: PABRADFO-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [Tri-Counties] mule boys > > Can anyone there suggest a site giving a brief history/explanation of the job of the 'mule boy' on various canals (especially the Erie, but I know there were others)? Or suggest an internet site or book? Thank you. Karyl Hubbard. karylh@yahoo.com > > > ==== PABRADFO Mailing List ==== > Please post all surname listings and surname or family queries on the Query section of Tri-Counties site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~srgp/jmtindex.htm > > > ==== PABRADFO Mailing List ==== > Please post all surname listings and surname or family queries on the Query section of Tri-Counties site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~srgp/jmtindex.htm >