The early settlers of Newport Township, were engaged in the Indian and Pennamite wars. The inhabitants of Newport Township had to depend entirely upon the grist-mill of Mr. Chapman, on Nanticoke creek, for the grinding of their grain. This mill was threatened by the Indians in 1780, and was saved by a lieutenant, a sergeant and nine privates. After this mill had become useless, William Jackson built one on Newport creek. This was the last grist-mill in the township.
The early settlers of Newport Township, were engaged in the Indian and Pennamite wars. The inhabitants of Newport Township had to depend entirely upon the grist-mill of Mr. Chapman, on Nanticoke creek, for the grinding of their grain. This mill was threatened by the Indians in 1780, and was saved by a lieutenant, a sergeant and nine privates. After this mill had become useless, William Jackson built one on Newport creek. This was the last grist-mill in the township.
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ELIZABETH
Wife of
Wm Jackson
died
Feb 27, 1823
AE. 67 y. & 5 m.
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