The Life of Phillis Wheatley By tricamo.2675@foxc6.org May 8, 1753 Phillis Wheatley's Birthday Period: May 8, 1753 to Dec 5, 1784 The Life of Phillis Wheatley Aug 25, 1761 Phillis was apdoted as a small helper. Sep 17, 1761 Phillis was abducted & taken to America to be a slave. Mar 1, 1765 Phillis started learning Latin and English literature May 8, 1771 She went to London, and met poets & Ben Franklin. Aug 18, 1771 Was Baptized at 18 years Old Apr 1, 1773 Gained Freedom from Slavery Sep 1, 1773 1st A.A. woman w/published book under her name Oct 12, 1773 The Wheatleys sent her to England for heath reasons Mar 3, 1774 Phillis's mom died. Mar 10, 1776 Recital of Her Poetry in Front of General Washington Apr 28, 1778 Phillis' wedding with freed black man John Peters Jul 13, 1779 Phillis' 1st child is born Nov 2, 1782 Phillis' 2nd child is born Dec 5, 1784 Phillis Wheatley's Death during 3rd child's birth