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Birth of Harriet Tubman
Not much is known about the birth of Harriet Tubman. The information that is known is that she was born in Dorchester, Maryland in the early 1820s and was most likely born in the month of January. Her birth date is theorized to be January 29th, 1820. Harriet Tubman was born to enslaved parents and was originally named Araminta Harriet Ross, and her parents were known as Rit and ben. -
First master & on to the second
Harriet Tubman was hired out to her first master. This owner was known as "Miss Susan" by her slaves. Harriet was hired out to be a nursemaid for "Miss Susan". Harriet was later hired out to a planter named James Cook. Harriet was whipped and beated by both of her masters. -
Early Life of Harriet Tubman
Harriet’s Tubman’s early life was full of hardship. Three of Harriet’s sisters were sold to distant plantations, Harriet’s family was devastated. Harriet’s brother was going to be taken away from their family as well until Harriet’s father managed figure out a way to avoid the son being sold. Violence was a part of the enslaved family’s daily life. The most serve injury that had occurred to Harriet was when she took a blow to the head. -
Harriet gets married
Harriet marrys a free man named John Tubman. Harriet soon change's her name after being married. Harrietr changes her name from Araminta, nicknamed minty, to Harriet. -
Escape!
Harriet becomes ill and Edward Brodess, her master, attempts to sell her, as her value as a slave was decreasing. During the time of healing and waiting or the inevitable, Harriet and her brother hatch a plan to escape. On september 17th 1849 both Harriet and her two brothers escape from slavery. -
Return
A runaway notice was posted in the Cambridge Democrat which offered rewards up to one hundred dollars for Harriet and her brothers return. Harriet and her brothers return to their owners fearful of what is to come of their family. Harriet Tubman contacts the Under ground railroad, asking for help to help in a further escape plan. -
Fugitive slave law
The U.S. Congress had pass the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850. This law enabled law enforcement officals, even in states that had outlawed slavery, to aid in the capture of the runaway slaves of this time. Heavy fines and punishments were imposed on anyone involved in the escape of the runaway slaves. -
Rescueing her family
Harriet Tubman arranged with other members of the underground railroad to rescue her sister and her family. Harriet Tubman later then rescue her remaining family. At this point of time Harriet Tubman became an active operator in the underground railroad. -
Life after the underground railroad
Harriet Tubman was never captured, she had freed hundreds of enslaved people which were never captured either. Many years after she began to give speeches publicly. Then two years later Abrahan Lincoln issues the Emancipation proclamation -
Later life/ Death of Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman before her death, in later years, attended meetings of suffragist organizations. During these meetings Harriet was introduced to many important women figures, such as Susan B. Anthony and Emily Howland. Harriet Tubman died pnuemonia on march 10th, 1913.
