A family arrives in Austin's colony in Texas by wagon seeking a hardworking environment to serve God and make use of the land. The father receives 640 acres and the mother 320 acres, while the children each receive 480 acres. Early years bring harsh winters that kill some cattle, but the community grows as more people move in. Though winters claim cattle and investments are needed for crops, the family's bank balance increases each year through hunting, selling meat and crops as they establish their new life in the colony.