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Sojourner Truth (c. 1797–1883) was the self-given name, from 1843, of an American abolitionist born into slavery from Hurley, New York. (Her original name was Isabella Baumfree, some sources list her name as Isabella Van Wagener.) The year of her birth is uncertain, but is usually taken to be in 1797.
She was forced to have five children while in slavery with a man named Thomas Jeffery Harvey. Her youngest child was named Sophie, with whom she fled.
She escaped to Canada in 1827; after New York state abolished slavery, she returned there in 1829, working as a domestic servant for over a decade and joining Elijah Pierson in evangelical preaching on street-corners.
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African American Journey: Truth, Sojourner - Biography, portrait and related links from the publishers of World Book Encyclopedia.
Ain't I a Woman? - An in-depth look at the life and times of the woman who became the leading abolitionist of her day.
Narrative of Sojourner Truth - Memoirs of an ex-slave in the United States during the 19th century. Page gives account of her early years, living conditions, loss of family, relationship with masters, and comfort from religion.
Sojourner Truth - Short biography and portrait of this abolitionist and women's rights activist.
Sojourner Truth - African American Historical Figure - A brief look at some of the lesser-known details of Truth's life.
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Sojourner Truth, The Libyan Sibyl - Transcript of Harriet Beecher Stowe's tribute.
Sojourner Truth: Abolitionist - Biographical sketch from the Stamp on Black History Project.
The Narrative of Sojourner Truth. - Truth's autobiography, as dictated to Olive Gilbert. From A Celebration of Women Writers.
The Women of The Hall: Sojourner Truth - Short biography and portrait from the National Women's Hall of Fame.
Truth, Sojourner - Article from Encarta Encyclopedia provides a brief overview of Truth's life.
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