Solomon Northup By JohannesSeberger Period: Jul 10, 1807 to Mar 9, 1841 Living in hometown as a free man Period: Jul 10, 1807 to Mar 9, 1857 Life span Period: Mar 9, 1841 to Mar 9, 1843 With first slave owner Period: Mar 9, 1843 to Mar 9, 1853 With second slave owner Period: Mar 9, 1853 to Mar 9, 1857 When he was a national celebrity