How much land did farming families receive in Austin's Colony?

In Austin's Colony, farming families received 177 acres of land. This allotment was part of the empresario system introduced by Stephen F. Austin to encourage settlement and agricultural development in Texas during the early 19th century. Austin aimed to attract settlers who would cultivate the land and establish a thriving community. The land grants were meant to provide enough space for a family to sustain themselves through farming, which was essential for the economic development of the colony.

Other figures, such as 4,428 acres or 1,000 acres, may refer to larger land grants in different contexts or specific cases, but the standard size allocated to the average farming family in Austin's Colony was indeed 177 acres, aligning with the promises made to migrants seeking fertile land for agriculture.