Surry County, North Carolina Mansion House --On the Yadkin River ShallowFord
They had an Apple Orchard and made apple cider and vinegar. The land was well developed with many things growing on it; Corn, Wheat, Rye, hay. They made their own butter and clothes from the Wool from their sheep. They had tons of pigs and a smokehouse. They had beehives for honey. The Mansion had five rooms and there were 17 chairs listed being in the house. They were well educated with many books and Orman played the Violin.
Sheering Sheep-- On Orman Kimbrough's Farm After sheep were sheered then the wool was carded. To get it ready to make yarn
Orman had 13 sheep when he died in his Estate. Orman’s family purchased carders just like these and sheep sheers are found in the Estate Inventory. 1 pair of wool cards $0.62 ½ , Sheep sheers $0.45 They used the wool from sheep to make clothes.
