Whissonsett had two postmills, the South mill that stood just to the south of Mill Lane, which was probably built earlier than the North mill that stood a few yards away to the south of Mill Lane. Although the mill; ceased working in the early 1900s the baking business continued into the 1950s.

...a capital post corn mill with roundhouse, substantial dwelling house, baking office, 3 stall stable, 2 cart sheds, warehouse and other out buildings, yard and gardens. The mill is fitted up with iron shaft and good machinery and two pairs of French stones, flour mill and jumper and every requisite on four floors.
Bill of sale 1847

...a post windmill and conveniently arranged dwelling house.
Bill of sale 1895

c.1814: Mill built

1826: Will of Joshua Forby, miller proved

1847: Mill for sale

1895: Mill for sale along with Whissonsett North Mill

c.1902: Mill ceased working

c.1912: Mill caught fire during a storm and destroyed

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