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Irish genealogy website directory.
www.failteromhat.com/flax1796.htm
Description:
The Irish Linen Board published a list of nearly 60,000 individuals in 1796. Spinning wheels were awarded based on the number of acres planted. People who planted one acre were awarded 4 spinning wheels and those growing 5 acres were awarded a loom. Broken down by county.
