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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
STAKEFORD FOUNDRY Stakeford Foundry
Stakeford Foundry
Stakeford Foundry
James Bogie
John Maxwell Esq. Proprietor
Mr. Joseph Walsh Provost
027 [Situation] At the N. [North] end of College St Maxwelltown.
A large iron foundry [in] which cast iron work [is] manufactured for [various] purposes, but [principally] for the use of mills. A steam engine is used [to] assist in the operations [of the] work. on an average [there are] about 18 persons [employed]. It is the property of [John] Maxwell of Pearmont.
STAKEFORD HOUSE Stakeford House
Stakeford House
John Maxwell Esq. Proprietor
John Clarke Land Surveyor
027 [Situation] At the North end of College St, Maxwelltown
A neat &. commodious [cottage] residence 2 storeys high [with a] small plot of ornamental [ground] attached. This house has been lately built & is the property and residence of John [Maxwell] Esqr. Iron founder

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