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Amos Fortune Timeline

  • At-mun's Birth Year

    At-mun's Birth Year

    At-mun was born free in Africa, 1710.
  • The Tragedy

    The Tragedy

    At-mun's tribe got taken away by 3 whites.
  • At-mun Get's Bought in Boston

    At-mun Get's Bought in Boston

    At-mun was bought by Caleb Copeland. At-mun's name is now Amos.
  • Amos is Learning

    Amos is Learning

    Celia is teaching Amos how to speak English and how to read.
  • Amos is Becoming a Tanner

    Amos is Becoming a Tanner

    Caleb Copeland was teaching Amos to be a tanner. Amos gradually got stronger and stronger.
  • Caleb Dies

    Caleb Dies

    So Caleb dies and Mrs.Copeland gave the tannery to Amos and now Amos has to go to an auction to be sold.
  • Amos goes with Ichabod

    Amos goes with Ichabod

    Amos's new owner is Ichabod. He was good to Amos.
  • Ichabod Dies

    Ichabod Dies

    Ichabod dies and now Amos has his freedom.
  • Amos is Free

    Amos is Free

    After Ichabod died, Amos gained freedom. He inherited Ichabod's tannery.
  • Amos Buys Lily

    Amos Buys Lily

    Lily was a slave and was usually ill. Amos bought her in return for marriage.
  • Lily Dies

    Lily Dies

    Lily got sick and died. Amos's intention was so that she could die free and for her to be happy.
  • Amos Buys Lydia

    Amos Buys Lydia

    Lydia has a limp leg and she's sick.
  • Lydia and Amos Get Married

    Lydia and Amos Get Married

    After Amos buys Lydia they get married
  • Lydia Dies

    Lydia Dies

    Lydia got even more sick and she passed away. Amos was happy she died free.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    On a December day in 1773, tea was dumped at the Boston Harbor.
  • Amos Buys Violet and Celyndia

    Amos Buys Violet and Celyndia

    Amos buys Violet and she has a four year old daughter named Celyndia.
  • Amos and Violet Get Married

    Amos and Violet Get Married

    After Amos and Violet get married they live a good life.
  • They Move to Keene New Hampshire

    They Move to Keene New Hampshire

    Before Amos moved to Keene, he decided to wonder around. He called it perfect.
  • Amos and Violet are Living a Good Life

    Amos and Violet are Living a Good Life

    Amos and Violet are running their tanning business and are living a good life. Eventually Amos asks Deacon Spafford wright his will and gives $100 to the church and the rest of his money to the school. He died soon after, Violet died the year after he died. You can still see the school and his tombstone in Keene, New Hampshire