In 1802, Nathan Willey built and operated a grist mill near Milford, DE. Upon his death in 1812, the Mill was sold to James Owens and then to Isaac Riggs. From 1821 to 1874, it was owned by Johnson family members and others. The core of the present building is believed to be have been constructed on the foundation of the original structure during the later portion of the 19th century.
In 1919, the site became Abbott's Mill when it was purchased by Ainsworth Abbott, a miller. Mr. Abbott operated the mill until 1960, delivering flour weekly throughout the region. He was the sole operator. Abbott's Mill could produce 10-12 barrels of flour per day (a barrel of flour weighed 195 pounds). The mill also shelled, cracked and graded corn and produced ground feed for livestock. Abbott used the "3-break method" of milling, a "break" being one stage in the reduction of grain to flour.
In 1963, Abbott's Mill was acquired by the State of Delaware, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and renovated by the State Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. Adjoining property was added to the Register in 1979.
EVP's Acquired from the Mill
While in the attic, John and Sean picked up this EVP of a Woman's voice. It appears to be very close to the recorder. Below is the enhanced version.
Note: our history is from a group known as Genesis Paranormal Reasearch and Investigations and the evidence presented here is from that group. A special thanks to Andrew for allowing us to share this evidence. 
