Buckingham Mills: Payne’s Pond
Payne’s Pond (2010), Photo by Joanne Yeck
The property in northern Buckingham that became Payne’s Mill was at one time known as “Winfrey’s Tract” and, in the 1850s, was purchased by Peter Field Jefferson, son of Randolph Jefferson. Peter Field erected a mill there and also purchased an existing mill on what was then known as Big George Creek.
In 1858, Jefferson sold to James Harris and Harris’ son-in-law, Sam Allen, operated the large James River farm. Later, Nathan Payne purchased it from the James Harris estate and ran a saw mill.
In living memory, a grist mill operated at Payne’s Pond. Fortunate Buckingham boys and girls fished in the mill pond on lazy summer days.
To learn more about the 20th century grist mill, which ground “Old Fashioned White Corn Meal,” visit Scottsville Museum online. Scroll down to read: “A Scottsville Miller and Her Daughter.”
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Elizabeth I’m Adam payne bright direct decindant of Nathan Thomas payne,I spent many days as a child on the old plantation with my great aunt Annie payne white,who worked the mill as a young girl.im looking for the graveside of Nathan Thomas paynes first wife amanda bacon payne, believed to be the granddaughter of the rebel nathaniel bacon,,any information you might find on the paynes please notify us. Thanks
Adam, while I can’t help you with Amanda Bacon Payne, there are more posts about the Payne Family here at Slate River Ramblings. Search Payne and enjoy the results.
Joanne
Nathan Thomas Payne is my third great-grandfather.
Elizabeth, If you know of any photos of the Payne mill and would be willing to share with fellow Buckingham County researchers, please let me know.
Joanne, I have inherited a a treasure trove of genealogy items, but most of it from my father’s side of the family. But I am finding bits and pieces having to do with the Paynes. Once I have finishing cataloguing most of these things, I would be glad to share whatever I have.
We’ll look forward to it!
Mine also,he was married to amanda bacon his first wife.nathans daughter, my great aunt.annie payne asked me to locate Amanda’s burial place,,she supposedly has no headstone. I’m told might be buried in the hughes cemetery. Not sure why,was not buried at payne cemetery. Amanda is somehow related to nathaniel bacon ,va.rebel.