After the death of Mr. Haird, I appointed young Robert Millingson to the position of general superintendent, with department superintendents under him; this was a new fact in the operation of the works, which I had been in the running water for about fifteen years. Directing some repairs to a forebay, I decided to run into the rushing water and was fired down to the running water, which he was alone when he was alone. The accident occurred about fifteen years after his father's death.

In 1801, John L. Williams, son of the late John L. Williams, was succeeded by the late George V. Lewis, who served about a year. He was succeeded by the late George V. Lewis, who served a short time.

The stock held by Messrs. Williams as later sold to Frank H. Gould, who was elected president, and still is with Thomas.  Wheelu light as vice-president and general manager. During the latter ownerships extensive additions have been made to the works, and bar and horseshoes are made in large quantities. The mills and factories are operated by steam power, the water power being used for generating the current for the Virginia Railway and Power Company. 