Research Guide
Early 1800s Sawmills in Loudoun and Prince William
A compiled list of sawmills in Loudoun and Prince William Counties insured by the Mutual Assurance Society in the early 1800s, including owner names, property names, construction materials, and dimensions.
Introduction
The following table provides a list of sawmills in Loudoun and Prince William Counties that were insured by the Mutual Assurance Society in the early 1800s. See Grist Mill and Sawmill Architecture in the Early 1800s.
| Owner | Location | Property Name | Construction | Number of Stories | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Potts | Waterford, Loudoun | - | Wood | 1 | 13x42 |
| John A. Binns | Loudoun | - | Wood | 1 | 12x56 |
| John Hamilton | Loudoun | Fornan Mills | Wood | 1 | 14x45 |
| Janes Nichols | Loudoun | Greenwood Mill | Wood | 1 | 15x50 |
| William Osborn | Loudoun | Springfield Farm | Wood | 1 | 16x45 |
| Jonas Potts | Loudoun | Limestones | Wood | 1 | 12x44 |
| Nathaniel Ellicot; Campbell & Wheeler | Occoquan, Prince William | - | Wood | 2 | 16x50 |
| John Chapman | Prince William | - | 1 Stone/ 1 Wood | 2 | 15x50 |