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Robinson Wildmill in Williamsburg VA

Tise mill once stood behind the Peyton Randolph House and for years was known as Robertson’s Windmill.

 

It is likely that Robertson chose to run his business as a custom mill. It was used primely toground grain as a service, charging by the bushels of grain processed.

 

Since Robinson had his legal career, his civic duties, and his place in society, he probably never considered running the windmill himself. Therefore he more than likely hired an overseer to ensure his workers were alert and busy and pitched in periodically to keep the process going.

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Uploaded on October 12, 2022
Taken on September 17, 2007