harriet tubman
... One of the known heroes is the famous African-American, Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman was born in Dorchester County, Maryland in 1820 or 21, nobody knows for sure. (Megan McClard) Her parents were Harriet Greene and Benjamin Ross and Edward Brodas was her slave owner when she was child. ... At a very young age Harriet always had a dream to be free. When Harriet was 25 years old she married John Tubman, a freeman. ... Jackson) In 1849 Harriet escaped to freedom. ... Harriet led over 300 African-Americans to freedom. ... Jackson) Along with many other slaves, Harriet brought her mother, father, and other siblings to the North. ... Harriet had a few rules for the journey north. ... (Susan Altman) Harriet Tubman never rescued slaves by herself.