About the Flax Growers List 1796
To boost the production of linen, the Irish Linen Board awarded individuals either spinning wheels or looms depending on how much flax was planted - one acre = 4 spining wheels; 5 acres = 1 loom. Awards were made to 60,000 people. The list can be searched here:
www.failteromhat.com/flax1796.php