The Life of Harriet Tubman (Avery Goldinger)

Born a slave in Maryland

Mar 1, 1820

Born a slave in Dorchester County, Maryland

Marries John Tubman

Jan 1, 1844

Escapes slavery with her two brothers

Sep 17, 1849

Recieved a warning that her niece was about to be sold

Dec 1, 1850

Leads a group of 11 fugitives northward

Dec 20, 1851

Meets abolitionist John Brown

Apr 14, 1858

Bought some land from Seward

Feb 10, 1859

Marries Nelson Davis

Aug 22, 1869

Adopts baby girl named gertie

Feb 24, 1874

Dies of Pneumonia

Nov 17, 1913