Eventually, James pulled out of the trade, moved to Peru, Indiana, and took a Miami woman as his second wife. He faced a dwindling customer base, the depletion of fur-bearing animals, and competition from other traders who were better able to monopolize trade. For most of his life trade was prosperous and his business did well. Beginning shortly after the formation of the United States, Francois came to Indiana and entered the fur trade. The first part of this story focused on Francois Aveline and his son James. Like many families, the Avelines found ways to adjust to this quickly changing milieu. Pioneers in the frontier wilderness developed infrastructure for modern farms and urban centers. Over the course of the nineteenth century a variety of factors such as the removal of Native Americans, modification of the environment, and the introduction of new technologies transformed Indiana. The story of the Aveline family is also the story of how Hoosiers adapted to the rapid social and economic changes that took place in the state during the 1800s.
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