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==Escape From Slavery==

==Escape From Slavery==

Like any other slave, Harriet lived in constant fear of being shipped off to the deep south. As a result, Harriet decided to run away. For ninety miles, Harriet hiked through swamps and woodlands. In 1849, Harriet finally reached [[Philadelphia]]. While working as a dishwasher to earn money, Harriet made plans to save the rest of her family. Harriet returned the next year and rescued her sister and her sister's family. After returning to rescue her brothers, Harriet went to her husband to see if he would come with her. John had remarried and refused to come with her. In 1857, Harriet rescued her parents and settled them in Auburn, [[New York]].  

Like any other slave, Harriet lived in constant fear of being shipped off to the deep south. As a result, Harriet decided to run away. For ninety miles, Harriet hiked through swamps and woodlands. In 1849, Harriet finally reached Philadelphia. While working as a dishwasher to earn money, Harriet made plans to save the rest of her family. Harriet returned the next year and rescued her sister and her sister's family. After returning to rescue her brothers, Harriet went to her husband to see if he would come with her. John had remarried and refused to come with her. In 1857, Harriet rescued her parents and settled them in Auburn, [[New York]].  

==Life as a Free Black Woman==

==Life as a Free Black Woman==

Although Harriet was wanted at the price of $40,000, she was the master of disguise and even a former owner did not recognize her. She was nicknamed "Moses of her people" from the bible story of [[Moses]] leading the [[Israelites]] from slavery ([[Book of Exodus|Exodus]] chapters 1-35). Harriet became a spy for the union army when the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] began. Harriet later worked in [[Washington, D.C.]] as  a government [[nurse]]. She did not receive a government pension for more than 30 years. When the war ended, Harriet returned to her parents in Auburn. The profits of a book titled ''Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman'' by Sara Bradford, kept Harriet from poverty. Harriet was married again in 1870 to a man named Nelson Davis. They were happily married until, 18 years later, Nelson died. Harriet purchased Land in 1896 to build a home for sick and needy blacks. Unable to raise enough money for the home, she gave the land to the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. They completed the home in 1908, and Harriet soon after, moved into it. She died in 1913 from pneumonia. She was 93 years old.   

Although Harriet was wanted at the price of $40,000, she was the master of disguise and even a former owner did not recognize her. She was nicknamed "Moses of her people" from the bible story of Moses leading the Israelites from slavery ([[Book of Exodus|Exodus]] chapters 1-35). Harriet became a spy for the union army when the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] began. Harriet later worked in Washington as  a government nurse. She did not receive a government pension for more than 30 years. When the war ended, Harriet returned to her parents in Auburn. The profits of a book titled ''Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman'' by Sara Bradford, kept Harriet from poverty. Harriet was married again in 1870 to a man named Nelson Davis. They were happily married until, 18 years later, Nelson died. Harriet purchased Land in 1896 to build a home for sick and needy blacks. Unable to raise enough money for the home, she gave the land to the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. They completed the home in 1908, and Harriet soon after, moved into it. She died in 1913 from pneumonia. She was 93 years old.   

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