1. Introduction
 The life of Catherine “Katy” Ferguson
 CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (SW)TERRY SPAIN

2. Overview
 Early Life
 Katy Awakening
 Legacy
 Overview
 Closure

3. Early Life
 Mother was sold when she was 8
 Meaning of freedom

4. Katy’s Awakening
 Katy asked for her freedom
 Received a loan to buy her freedom

5. Katy’s Legacy
 Strong Leadership
 Started Sunday school in NYC

6. Overview
 Catherine “Katy” Ferguson as a slave
 Early life
 Katy Awakening
 Legacy
 Overview
 Closure

7. Summary

8. FERGUSON
“WAKE UP… IT’S TIME TO GO TO SUNDAY
SCHOOL”

9. Katy Ferguson
 Born in 1779 (estimated)/ Born into
slavery
 Liberated herself
 Vision