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No exact date of birth is available since she was born into slavery. She was given the name Aramita Rose but later on she changed it to Harriet.
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Harriet's master rented her out to a numerous amount of men and families who treated her brutally. Her owners were cruel and did not take care of her needs.
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At age of 25, she married John Tubman, a free African American.This was a risk because she knew that she would be sold and her marriage would be split. Harriet thought of travelling north so she could be free and live a happy marriage life. Although, John did not want her to go North.
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She received a paper with two names that would help her find her first house on the path to freedom. The two people helped her cross the Mason Dixon Line and then hitched a ride that took her to Philadelphia where she started working. With the job, she earned money to help free slaves. Because of this, her marriage was split.
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Harriet was the official conducter of the Underground Railroad. She made another trip to the south to save her brother James and other friends. Harriet guided them to the house of Thomas Garret who is one of the most famous Underground Railroad stationmasters.
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After many years, Harriet gets noticed because of the Underground Railroad. Harriet moved to New York where she spoke publicly on the behalf of the Underground Railroad.
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Tubman enlisted into the Union army as nurse in a hospital located at Hilton Head, South Carolina. She was a cook, spy and nurse. Harriet was helpful because she knew the land well from experience with the Underground Railroad.
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Harriet worked with General Montgomery of the Union Army to free over 700 slaves. She was the first women to ever lead an armed raid.
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Harriets first husband died in the Civil War, so she married Nelson Davis after the war, They lived a peaceful 19 year marriage until he died.
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Sarah Bradford published her first biography on Harriet's life. It was titled "Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman"
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Harriet died of old age but she died a hero.
