What is their background? (place of birth ,childhood , family , life , education ,experiences , etc)
Solomon Northup was born July 1808 in Minevea New York.He lived and worked with his father on theit farm. Solomon's father was enslaved for a while but was later on freed after the death of his owner. Because of this solomon and the rest of his family had a chance at freedom as well.Although Solomon was part of a free family he had litle education. Solomon grew up as a free man.He worked as a farmer and violinist.He had a wife and 3 children that he loved so much but his whole life changed when he was lured south and captured by white men in 1841.He remained under slavery for over a decade , where he was treated horribly and he lived a hard life.He was later freed in 1853 with the help of his friends and family.
Solomon Northup was born July 1808 in Minevea New York.He lived and worked with his father on theit farm. Solomon's father was enslaved for a while but was later on freed after the death of his owner. Because of this solomon and the rest of his family had a chance at freedom as well.Although Solomon was part of a free family he had litle education. Solomon grew up as a free man.He worked as a farmer and violinist.He had a wife and 3 children that he loved so much but his whole life changed when he was lured south and captured by white men in 1841.He remained under slavery for over a decade , where he was treated horribly and he lived a hard life.He was later freed in 1853 with the help of his friends and family.