SOJOURNER TRUTH By: Robert
BORN Her real name was Isabella Baumfree Born 1797 in Ulster County, New York Parents were James and Betsy Baumfree
Life Married an older slave named Thomas and had five children She was a slave for John Dumont
AFTER MARRIAGE She stayed on Dumont Farm until New York ended slavery in 1828 She eventually settled in New York City In 1843 she was inspired by a spiritual revelation that changed her life forever She changed her name to Sojourner Truth and walked through Long Island, Connecticut preaching God's truth and plans for salvation
What Impressed Me She is a nationally known speaker for human rights
Credits www.yahoo.com www.google.com