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Birth of Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was born in 1820 in Dorchester County, Maryland. No one is exactly sure of the day and month of her birth. Her original name given to her was Araminta Harriet Ross. -
Growing up as a slave
Life as a slave was hard for Harriet. She grew up in a large family consisting of her 8 siblings, her parents, grandmother, and herself. She was abused by her master as a child which left her having many seizures, headaches, and powerful visionary dreams. As a child, Harriet's nickname was Minty. -
Marriage
In 1844, at age 25, Harriet married John Tubman, a free African-American. Harriet wanted to travel north so she could become free. She also wanted to free slaves along the way. But her husband didn't approve so she left him to travel upward. -
Escaping to Philadelphia
In 1849, Harriet escaped to Philadelphia to become free, but immediatly turned to Maryland to free her family. She slowly guided groups of people out of the state and into safety, never losing a passanger. The trail she took was the Underground Railroad. -
Fugitive Slave Law of 1850
The Fugitive Slave Act was passed in 1850 enabling all runaway slaves to be captured. Fines would be put on anyone who allowed the escape of a slave. Also at this time, Harriet Tubman became an Underground Railroad Operator, -
Helping Her Family
Harriet helped rescue her sister, brother-in-law and their 2 kids from slavery. -
Civil War
The Civil War begins. -
End of the Civil War
The Civil War ends and 13th amendment of the Constitution abolishes slavery. President Lincoln was also assassinated at this time. -
Another Marriage
After separating from John Tubman a few years earlier, Harriet met soldier Nelson Davis, and married him a year later. -
Harriet's daughter
In 1874, Harriet and husband Nelson adopted a baby girl named Gertie. -
Death of Harriet Tubman
Harriet passed away after 93 years on March 10th, 1913. Her death was caused by pneumonia.
