Matthew's Timeline

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    Matthew's Timeline

  • Leaving Italy

    Leaving Italy
    I am leaving to find better work more land and to meet up with my family and living a new life
  • Arrive to Ellis Island

    Arrive to Ellis Island
    It was very snowy and there was a light breeze. The snow drifted down from the sky. I was so excited to start a brand new life. It was a new land of hope.
  • Shipping Across the Atlantic

    Shipping Across the Atlantic
    The seas were rough and the food supply was low. The conditions on the boat were awful. The engine was about to shut down, but we made it.
  • Moving West

    Moving West
    I am now moving West becuase I want o find better land and to start a new life.
  • Struggles in Moving

    Struggles in Moving
    on the way to the west i had endured a heavy storm. later on i incounterd some wild coyotes one of them bit me so i had troble walking but i scared them away
  • Made It

    Made It
    i have finnaly made it to the west. when we raced for land i found a great peace of land there was a small stream with fresh dirt and nice green gras i decided that will seltle doun hear for the rest of my life.