Harriet Jacobs was born in 1813, in Edenton, North Carolina.
When she asked permission to ma.
Although Jacobs was still a child, Norcom sexually harassed her.
James Norcom became her new master.
When Harriet was 11, Margaret died, and Dr.
Margaret taught Harriet to read, write and sew.
Harriet\'s mother died when she six years old and she lived with her mother\'s mistress, Margaret Horniblow.
She was born into slavery to her father, Elijah Jacobs and her mother, Delilah Horniblow.
Harriet Jacobs was born in 1813, in Edenton, North Carolina