Early Life
How many children did Sojourner Truth have? What were their names and dates of birth?
* Sojourner Truth had 5 children
- James (the "first born")
- Diana (1815)
- Peter (1821)
- Elizabeth (1825)
- Sophia (1826)
Who did Sojourner Truth tour with?
She toured with George Thompson, an Abolitionist and speaker, through central and western New York State.
What was Sojourner Truth inducted into?
The Nationals Women's Hall of Fame, the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, and the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum.
What was her famous speech?
Ain't I a Woman
What was Sojourner Truth's birth name?
Isabella Baumfree
What is the date that Isabella Baumfree change her name to Sojourner Truth and how old was she?
She changed her name to Sojourner Truth on June 1, 1843. She was 46 Yrs old.
Who was Sojourner Truth family controlled by during slavery?
By Dutch Slave owners.
What was one of her accomplishments during this time?
The first black woman to successfully challenge a white man in court.
What was she a symbol of?
Humanity of enslaved people and all women, regardless of skin color.
Does she have an organizations name after her?
Yes, Multiple Organizations:
Sojourners Alliance, Sojourner Truth Organization, Sojourner Truth Institute, Sojourner Project, Sojourner House, Sojourner Truth Project
Who was she force to marry?
A slave named Thomas
Where was she born and what year?
Swartekill, New York in 1797 on a small plantation.
What other Women's Right Convention did Truth deliver her speech at?
The women's Rights convention in Akron, Ohio
What Libraries are named after Sojourner Truth?
* The Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY New Paltz, New York
*The Sojourner Truth Room at the Prince George's County Memorial Library System.
How long was she a slave? and (give the year)
About 30 years -- 1797 until 1827
What famous abolitionists did she get to meet? and (name them)
William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass and David Ruggles