Sojourner Truth was separated from friends and family throughout her early life. First, she was born as Isabella Baumfree in approximately 1797 to her slave parents James and Elizabeth Baumfree, in Swartekill, New York. Second, it is believed that she may have had as many as 11 brothers and sisters. Third, In 1806 her family was separated
Sojourner Truth was separated from friends and family throughout her early life. First, she was born as Isabella Baumfree in approximately 1797 to her slave parents James and Elizabeth Baumfree, in Swartekill, New York. Second, it is believed that she may have had as many as 11 brothers and sisters. Third, In 1806 her family was separated