Mendham thrives

By the 1770s Mendham was a thriving village, with farmers, blacksmiths, tanners, cobblers, coopers, tradesmen and others. With the advantage of a abundant water supply, there were seven grist mills and three sawmills, including the Ledell Mill, Pleasant Valley Mill (Ralston) and Ludlum gristmill (Brookside).  There were less than 300 residents.