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Harriet Tubmans Younger Years

In 1819 or 1820 Harriet Tubman was born as Araminta Ross in Dorchester County, Maryland. Born into slavery Arminta was set to work at age 6 in the house she wasn't ready for the fields yet. Her master Edward Brodas lent her to a couple who at first set her to weaving. After the couple caught her slacking they sent her to check the muskrat traps and she was beaten often. While doing her duties Arminta Ross caught the Measles and Bronchitis which left her with a deep voice at age 10. At age 11 she wore a bright bandana around her head that indicated she was no longer a child. She was also no longer going to be called by her "basket name" [Arminta] she was now to be called Harriet, after her mother. At age 12 Harriet Ross suffered a seriose blow in the head for refusing to assist a white overseer in tying up a man who had atempted to escape. Harriet was lucky to survive and that injury followed her through many years serving on the under ground railroad untill her death March 1913.

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