Harriet Tubman ==== Conductor of the Underground Railroad

Harriet Tubman is one of my favorite individuals in history to study. She was an escaped slave who later fought for the freedom of others. Harriet would lead hundreds of enslaved individuals to freedom through what was known as the Underground Railroad. While she was born into slavery her desire was to escape

Born as a slave in Maryland the exact date of her birth is unknown Harriet Tubman would escape to freedom in the North by 1849. Her master would have a sickness and then pass. Her brothers would head off with her at first but after a ransom was placed on their heads the brothers returned to the plantation. Harriet refused to return and would travel to Philadelphia leaving everyone she loved behind. Known as the "conductor" of the Underground Railroad she would risk her own life to lead hundreds of family members and others from where they were enslaved to freedom. The work of leading those that were enslaved to a safe house in the north began prior to the civil war. Later, Harriet would work with the Union Army.

Harriet Tubman would help the army in many different ways including being a cook, nurse and spy. Following the civil war she would continue to dedicate her life to helping former slaves and the elderly.

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