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Irish Flax Growers - Bounty List 1796

Processed to produce oil and textile goods, flax was an important cash crop of the 18th and 19th Centuries. During this time period, thousands of Irish farmers grew the crop for their livelihood Provided by the Ulster Historical Foundation, this is a list of known flax growers on the island in 1796. It provides the name of grower and county of residence.

Reference numbers are provided for those desiring further information regarding particular entries

Researchers may contact:
Ulster Historical Foundation
12 College Square East
Belfast, BT1 6DD, United Kingdom