Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in the early 1800s under the name Isabella Baumfree. After slavery was abolished in New York in 1827, she changed her name to Sojourner Truth and moved to New York City to pursue her dreams. Sojourner Truth later sold her house in New York and bought a new home west of Battle Creek, Michigan, where she died on November 26, 1883 at the age of 83.

1. Sojourner TruthBy Jacquelyn Smith

2. Born and DeadSojourner Truth was born in the 1800 They don’t know exactly when she was born.She died November 26,1883. She was 83 when she died.

3. Parents Name’sSojourner Truth’s parents names are James and Elizabeth Baumfree.

4. Let FreeSojourner Truth was sold three times. Then in 1827 they said that anyone born in the 1800’s were let free from slavery. So she followed her dreams and went to New York City.

5. Real NameSojourner Truth’s real name was Isabella Baumfree

6. MovesSojourner Truth sold her house and bought a new one west of Battle Creek.