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Harriet Tubman's Birth
Harriet was born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. -
Harriet is Sold
Harriet was rented out for the first time by Brodas to Mrs. James Cook. -
Harriet learns of the Underground Railroad
Harriet hears her first stories of the Underground Railroad, and decides that's what she wants to do with her life. -
Harriet is Injured
Harriet got between an overseer and a slave trying to escape, and the overseer threw a heavy barrel, missed and hit Harriet. The hit by the overseer left a deep scar that injured her, causing sleeping spells! -
Gets Married!
Harriet Tubman marries John Tubman, a free African American. -
Harriet ESCAPES!
Harriet runs away from the Brodas plantation
and begins to work in a hotel in Philadelphia. -
Family again
In December, she arranged with William Still to rescue her sister,
Brother-in-law and their two children! -
Ugh Men
Harriet discovers her husband's infidelity. -
Bringing Mamma And Papa Home
SHE RESCUES HER PARENTS! -
Her Last "trip" To Maryland
In the Spring she went to Troy, New York and met Charles Nalle. -
Her First Book
"Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman" by Sara Bradford was published, and Harriet married Mr. Nelson Davis. -
Tragedy
On October 14, Nelson Davis dies. -
Rights
Harriet speaks at a meeting of the National Federation of African American Women about the need for homes for the elderly. -
Harriet Ross Tubman's Death
Harriet Tubman died on March 10th.
