Sojourner Truth was originally born Isabella Baumfree. She was born In 1797 in Ulster County, New York. At very young age, Sojourner was sold repeatedly into adulthood. Her latest Master, John Dumont, wasn't extremely nice but he wasn't as mean as Isabella's previous slave Masters.John Dumont proposed a deal to Sojourner which was, if you continue to work good labor and cooperate with me, i will set you free before the announed abolishment date. Sojourner worked harder than she ever worked, causing her a minor hand injury. When the time came for Sojourner to be set free, John Dumont refused because he didn't approve of her minor hand injury, which he claimed caused her to work slower. So with that said Sojourer ran away with her baby. Soon after Sojourner escaped, she began to discover life and her interests.Sojourner began to have a passion for Christianity, she even began to preach the words found in the bible. Sojorner also began attending groups in which they discussed the abolition of slavery. These small groups began her preching days...which she'd soon find out she'd do for a lifetime!
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