Harriet Tubman:Lilly Esquivel

By skirkpatrick

  • Born

    Was born as a slave and raised in Maryland eastern shore were slavery and freedom were blurred

  • During yearly years

    worked as a house servant

  • Married

    Married a free black man named John Tubman. Harriet took his last name

  • Escaped

    In 1849 Harriet Tubman to Philadelphia and became free.Harriet wanted to help others to escape.Harriet became part of the under ground railroad.Harriet used the underground railroad system.

  • Going back

    In 1850 Harriet decided to go back and freed her family.Harriet Tubman freed about 300 slaves using the underground railroad system.

  • Civil war

    During the civil war Harriet worked for the north.She was a cook,nurse,and scout.The north won slavery was illegal in all states.

  • Died

    Harriet Tubman died of pneumonia