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Wilsontown continued

again brought into full operation. In 1812 the works were stopt and the whole population turned adrift on the world. From that period until 1821 they continued unoccupied, the machinery of course rusting and the houses falling into ruins, when they were purchased by Mr William Dixon of Calder Iron Works", the works set agoing and the houses thoroughly repaired, since that time until about 1840 [?] they continued to prosper, but owing to the high land carriage, the works became a losing concern and were stopt, at present the whole place in ruins. The population about 50 persons.
Property of William Dixon Esq.