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Arriving at Elise Island
I finally arrived at Ellis Island. my family waited for hours for our number to be called. When they finally called "143!" we walked over as a family and answered the questions that they asked. Unfortunately, my wife was sent to medical detention for being pregenant. This made us stay another three days on the crouded island. -
Moving to the west
After we left the Island we arrived to the new land and we've been staying in various hotels along the way. For now, i've been trying to find a job. Right now i work plucking chickens but I'm thinking about leaving this and moving to the west since I'm getting payed very little and my baby will be born so i want to provide a stable life starting now. -
Living in the west
its been two years since my family and I moved to the west and we love it here. My baby was born and his nameis Alejandro. i built us a small home in the middle of a large field and im working as a cowhand. -
Losing my mother
Although we were in debt, our economic situation was decent, my son was growing up healthy and strong and my wife was as supporting as ever. Everything was going absolutly amazing until last week when my mother was taking a walk and was trampled by a herd of cattle. it's been hard for my whole family. -
Homestead Act
Even though our home is in the middle of a field, the land that we are on doesnt belong to us, it belongs to the government. These past years ive been trying to gain ownership of this long, beautiful stretch of land. Now, the federal government is offering the Homestead Act. At the first chance, i agreed. The land is mine now! -
Family under attack
The Natives that settled on this land before us, accused the government of stealing their land. The land that was taken to use for the railroad belonged to the Natiives who wanted it back. So, to proove their point, they attacked our family and many others. It was a tragedy, thankfully no one in my family was seriously injured.
