How did the former indentured servants sustain themselves after they were awarde

Question: How did the former indentured servants sustain themselves after they were awarded land in the Appalachians!?

The land that was promised to these servants (In Appalachia) was fruitless and baron, how did they sustain themselves during their stay!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Hard work in agriculture, animal husbandry, hunting and fishing!. Not all the land was barren or fruitless, but hard work and drive made alot of difference between life and death!. Anything it took to survive!.Www@QuestionHome@Com