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She was born in Dorchester County, Maryland. Harriet was given the name Araminta Ross.She later changed it to Harriet.
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Harriet married a free African American in 1844. After Harriet escaped she came back for him but he already married another girl. They were married from 1844-1851. This is also when Araminta changed her name to Harriet.
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Harriet and her brothers Ben and henry escaped from Poplar Neck Plantation. Harriet traveled 90 miles to Pennsylvania, a free state, using the Underground Railroad.
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Harriet began her rescue missions immediatley. She helped her niece, and her nieces two children escape slavery.
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After helping many slaves run to freedom, people in the abolitionsit movement began to notice. They wanted her help.
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When Harriet was about 59 years old she then married Nelson Davis who was 22 years younger than Harriet. They then spent the last 22 years together. They got married at the Central Presbyterian Church.
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With Nelsons death, 10 years later Harriet became involved in womens suffrage group and started giving speeches in New York and Washington.
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Harriet Tubman died in Auburn Ny. She was about 93 years old, and died of an pneumonia.
