The brothers took over operation of the ironworks about 1765 and expanded it successfully, with Curtis operating the Cornwall Furnace that produced pig iron, and Peter Jr. running the Hopewell forge near Furnace Creek that produced more valuable bar iron.
The brothers took over operation of the ironworks about 1765. The brothers expanded it successfully. This was with Curtis operating the Cornwall Furnace. This Cornwall Furnace produced pig iron. Peter Jr. running the Hopewell forge near Furnace Creek that produced more valuable bar iron.