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Birth
Harriet was born in Dorchest County, Maryland. -
Sisters were sold
Linah, Mariah Ritty, and Soph were Harriet's oldest sisters, and they were all sold. -
Started work in the fields
Harriet was sent to work in the fields for the first time at the age of 9. I am 9. :( -
Married
Harriet married a free black man called John Tubman, and soon after her marriage she changed her name from Araminta (Minty) to Harriet. -
Escaped
Harriet and her brothers, Ben and Henry, escaped from slavery. -
The Return
Harriet and her two brothers returned to their owners, fearful of repercussions to the family. -
Underground Railroad Operator
Harriet Trubman became an active Underground Railroad operator and during her lifetime helped rescue many hundreds of slaves escape to New York, New England, and Canada. -
Divorce
Harriet and John divorced -
Consitution Abolishes Slavery
The 13th amendment to Constitution abolishes slavery . -
Consitution grants citizenship to slaves
14th Amendment to the Constitution grants citizenship to former slaves . -
Married Nelson Davis
she married Nelson Davis at the Central Presbyterian Church. -
Consitution gives rights to vote
15th Amendment to Constitution prohibits states from denying the right to vote because of race. -
Baby Gertie
Harriet and Nelson adopt a baby girl named Gertie . -
Meeting Susan B. Anthony and Emily Howland
In her later years, Harriet Tubman began attending meetings of organizations where she met women, such as Susan B. Anthony and Emily Howland. They were two very famous women. -
Death
Harried Ross Tubman died .
