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Birth
Harriet was born in Dorchester Conty, Maryland as Araminta Harriet Ross to the parents Ben and Old Rit. We are not sure exactly when she was born. -
Marriage
Harriet married a free black man named John Tubman. -
Freedom
Harriet leaves John to run away from slavery. She reaches Philadelphia and is finally free. -
Going Back
Harriet leaves Philadelphia to return to Maryland and bring her brothers to freedom. She trys to persuade John to come with her, but he refuses. -
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Helpng Slaves
Harriet makes 11 trips rescuing slaves. -
Slave Law
A new slave law is passed, so Harriet is forced to take the 11 slaves she recued to Canada. -
Brothers
Harriet finally brings her brothers to freedom. -
The Union
Harriet rescues 750 slaves during the Combahee raid. She worked as a nurse, spry, and scout for the Union. -
Going Home
Harriet went home to Auburn, Alabama after the Civil War. -
Remarriage
Harriet remarries to Nelson Davis, a veteran of the Civil War. -
The Harriet Tubman Home
Harriet founds a home for elderly African Americans. -
Death
Harriet dies of pneumonia after a long and meaningful life.
