His acquittal was complete, his friendship warmly honoured, a lively interest excited for his friend, and his description of the fine country about Lyme so feelingly attended to by the party, that an earnest desire to see Lyme themselves, and a project for going thither was the consequence.
Battle Creek, Michigan. Photos by Kim Russell. Statue created by Tina Allen in 1999 and is located in the Memorial Park in Battle Creek. She is a 12 foot tall bronze piece in the town where she spent the last 26 years of her life â from 1857 to Nov. 26, 1883. Sojourner Truth is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Michigan. More on this Battle Creek Project.
Date Event 1797 Sojourner Truth is born as Isabella Baumfree. Sojourner Truth is born with the name Isabella Baumfree in New York in 1792. Her exact date of birth is not known because she was a slave and close records were not kept on the birthdays of slaves.1806 Sojourner Truth is sold to a new owner.ate Event 1797 Sojourner Truth is born as Isabella Baumfree. Sojourner Truth is born with the name Isabella Baumfree in New York in 1792. Her exact date of birth is not known because she was a slave and close records were not kept on the birthdays of slaves. 1806 Sojourner Truth is sold to a new owner.