Harriet Tubman, Abolitionist, Civil War Scout

March 10, 2026· 39 words · 1 min read

Harriet Tubman joined the ancestors (born Araminta Ross, c. Mar 1822 - Mar 10, 1913). Abolitionist, activist. After escaping enslavement, she made some 13 missions to rescue over 300 enslaved people, including family and friends.

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