Harriet Tubman

Born

Apr 1, 1820

Harriet Tubman is born into slavery in Maryland

First Marriage

Jul 14, 1844

Harriet marries a free man, John Tubman

Escapes

Jul 12, 1849

Harriet Tubman escapes slavery at age 29

First Trip

Dec 1, 1850

Harriet Tubman makes her first "rescue" when she saves her family members from slavery, suing the underground railroad

Canada

Dec 14, 1851

Harriet reroutes the underground railroad to make it go to Canada, where slavery was prohibited.

Meets John Brown

Sep 13, 1858

Harriet meets abolitionist John Brown and collaborates with him on methods to help end slavery

Second Marriage

Oct 7, 1869

Harriet marries a civil war veteran named Nelson Davis

Donation

Apr 1, 1903

Harriet Tubman donates a parcel of her land to the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Auburn.

Dies

Mar 10, 1913

Harriet Tubman dies of pneumonia, surrounded by friends