The Life of Harriet Tubman (Avery Goldinger) By AveryGoldinger Mar 1, 1820 Born a slave in Maryland Born a slave in Dorchester County, Maryland Jan 1, 1844 Marries John Tubman Sep 17, 1849 Escapes slavery with her two brothers Dec 1, 1850 Recieved a warning that her niece was about to be sold Dec 20, 1851 Leads a group of 11 fugitives northward Apr 14, 1858 Meets abolitionist John Brown Feb 10, 1859 Bought some land from Seward Aug 22, 1869 Marries Nelson Davis Feb 24, 1874 Adopts baby girl named gertie Nov 17, 1913 Dies of Pneumonia