Henry Box Brown By csavage967 1815 Henry was born into slavery in Virginia Period: Jan 1, 1815 to Dec 31, 1865 Henry's Life 1830 Henry moved to Richmond with a new owner 1848 About 1848 Henry's family was sold 1849 Henry shipped himself to Philadephia Henry was 34 years old 1850 Henry went to England Many slave owners were recapturing escaped slaves like him by offering rewards ($) for the capture of runaways. He was still in danger and decided to move to England. 1861 1861-1865 the Civil War was fought to end slavery