Way of Life

Almost all of the population were farmers. They raised wheat, corn, oats. They also raised livestock such as cattle and sheep. There also was industries such as mills, ironworks, lumber yards, and innkeeping. On the coast some men tried whaling. Others on the coast would fish orr build ships. Boys also helped in the fields. Girls grew the food and cooked it. They also sewed the clothes.








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