 In 1642, John Elderkin, who built the mill, sold half of his rights to Nathaniel Whiting and the other half to John Allin, Nathan Aldis, and Dwight.They operated the mill "in a rather stormy partnership" until 1649 when Nathaniel Whiting became the sole owner.The Town was displeased with the "insufficient performance" of the mill under Whiting's management.