Teresa: It was a little of all of the above. Free lands were available from the Federal government for former military service. Lands at a very low price, paid out over several years, were also available to folks who had not served in the military. Some folks were trying to get away from their creditors. Others just wanted to make a new start in a new land. Hope this helps. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Russell P. Baker, CA Archival Manager Arkansas History Commission and State Archives One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-6900 www.ark-ives.com russell.baker@arkansas.gov This electronic message transmission contains information from the Arkansas History Commission and State Archives and may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please notify us by telephone (501-682-6900) immediately. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -----Original Message----- From: Teresa Harris [mailto:tharris@arkansas.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 9:28 AM To: AGS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [AGS] Migration Patterns During the 1840's Can anyone tell me specifically what land incentives might have been available to settlers migrating from the east, especially AL, GA, & SC during the 1840's? Was it the availability of inexpensive land and the desire to better themselves, or are there other factors involved? Thanks, ==== AGS Mailing List ==== April 9th, 2005- Little Rock, Arkansas: The Arkansas Genealogical Society will present Pamela Boyer Porter CGRS, CGL at their annual "Spring Event" . For more information about the seminar, and a printable registration form, go to http://www.rootsweb.com/~args/seminars.htm or email Email McLaugh103@aol.com (AGS Spring Event)