What Did They do After Reaching Their New Homes?

One of the first things the pioneers did when they got to their new homes was buy land.  Although land cost about two dollars an acre in many areas, that was very expensive to some pioneers.  After they bought their land they had to clear the rocks and tree stumps so they could build their houses and plant crops. The first spring and summer they did little, other than working the land.  Their first home was a lean-to.  It looked like an open shed that faced the fire.  Most of the pioneer women and children made quilts for the beds.  If they didn't buy land where there was a stream, the men would build a well.  When a group of pioneers lived near each other they would often build a stockade, or fort to protect themselves from Indians.
   

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