Nat Turner By glastetter.9081@foxc6.org Period: Oct 2, 1800 to Nov 11, 1831 The Life of Nat Turner Jul 27, 1820 He was sold three times until he was hired out to John Travis. May 16, 1821 Turner ran away from his master but returned because a vision told him to. May 25, 1822 He married a slave named Cherry but they were seperated because Turner was sold to a different master Apr 29, 1826 He killed 51 white people to show the slaves that they didn't have to be afraid of their masters. Feb 7, 1831 An eclipse struck to make Turner strike rebellion. Aug 21, 1831 He moved into the home of Joseph Travis and later killed his family. Oct 30, 1831 Turner was captured and sentenced to death for hiding for several weeks. Nov 11, 1831 Turner was hanged and then skinned.