the 1810 census recorded fourteen enslaved individuals at walnut valley plantation. the remaining slave quarter and detached kitchen were added by william jones in 1816, during a period of growth for the farm. jones' operation included oxen, mules, cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, and turkeys. the surrounding fields were planted in cotton, corn, and peas, and cordwood provided late-season income. like many plantations in surry county, walnut valley also produced peach and apple brandy, and featured orchards, a cider press, apple mill, and distillery. under jones' management, walnut valley exploded in productivity, due in large part to the enslaved labor force he maintained. by jones' death in 1833, thirty enslaved workers toiled on his plantation.