In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Harriet is: Keeper of the hearth. Rules her household. From Henriette, the French feminine form of Henry. Why is the name Harriet banned in Iceland? The committee refused to accept the names of Duncan and Harriet Cardew—Icelandic-born children of a BritishRead More →
They married around 1808 and, according to court records, had nine children together: Linah, Mariah Ritty, Soph, Robert, Minty (Harriet), Ben, Rachel, Henry, and Moses. Who did Harriet Tubman end up marrying? After the Civil War ended, Tubman was also remarried, to a war veteran named Nelson Davis who wasRead More →
The committee refused to accept the names of Duncan and Harriet Cardew—Icelandic-born children of a British father and an Icelandic mother—because their names did not meet the criteria for being added to the registry of approved names. What does Harriet mean as a name? Girl. French. Form of the FrenchRead More →
Fugitive Slave Act She often drugged babies and young children to prevent slave catchers from hearing their cries. Over the next ten years, Harriet befriended other abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass, Thomas Garrett and Martha Coffin Wright, and established her own Underground Railroad network. Did Frederick Douglass ever meet HarrietRead More →
Born Araminta “Minty” Ross, her parents were Benjamin “Ben” and Harriet “Rit” Greene Ross. They were “respected as clever, honest, and religious people with a strong sense of family loyalty”. Who was Gertie Davis biological parents? Gertie Davis (b. est. 1876 New York), was the adopted daughter of Harriet TubmanRead More →
Katherine MacGregor, who portrayed the gossipy Harriet Oleson on the long-running NBC drama Little House on the Prairie, has died. She was 93. MacGregor died Tuesday at the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s retirement home in Woodland Hills, a spokeswoman confirmed. Was there really a Nancy Oleson? Allison Balson (bornRead More →
The Grey’s Anatomy Season 12 finale episode “Family Affair,” was emotional, and mostly about families and relationships growing stronger. Who gets full custody of Harriet Kepner-Avery? In season 12, April and Jackson agreed to raise their child together as friends. From the few episodes in which Harriet has left theRead More →
Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist who helped slaves escape through the Underground Railroad. She often worked with fellow abolitionist Frederick Douglass, a public speaker and author. When Harriet Tubman reached out to Frederick Douglass requesting he speak to her accomplishments, he responded with this letter. How does Frederick Douglass feelRead More →