Biddy Mason was born, enslaved, in Hancock, Georgia in 1818.  Her owner, 
Robert Smith, later moved to Mississippi where he became acquainted with 
the Mormon religion. The mid-1800s were a tumultuous time in American 
politics and 1850 was an important year, in many ways. 

Unbeknownst to Biddy Mason, decisions being made about California and Utah 
were about to have a significant impact on her life.

Biddy Mason was born, enslaved, in Hancock, Georgia in 1818. Her owner, Robert Smith, later moved to Mississippi where he became acquainted with the Mormon religion. The mid-1800s were a tumultuous time in American politics and 1850 was an important year, in many ways. Unbeknownst to Biddy Mason, decisions being made about California and Utah were about to have a significant impact on her life.

Biddy Mason was born, enslaved, in Hancock, Georgia in 1818.&nbsp; Her owner, 
Robert Smith, later moved to Mississippi where he became acquainted with 
the Mormon religion. The mid-1800s were a tumultuous time in American 
politics and 1850 was an important year, in many ways.&nbsp;

Unbeknownst to Biddy Mason, decisions being made about California and Utah 
were about to have a significant impact on her life.

Biddy Mason:  An American Pioneer

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