Susie King Taylor

January 10, 2024
Memoirist

Quick Facts

Susie King Taylor
Full Name Susie King Taylor
Occupation Memoirist
Date Of Birth Aug 6, 1848(1848-08-06)
Age 176
Date Of Death 2012-10-06
Birthplace Georgia
Country United States
Horoscope Leo

Susie King Taylor Biography

Name Susie King Taylor
Birthday Aug 6
Birth Year 1848
Place Of Birth Georgia
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Leo

Susie King Taylor is one of the most popular and richest Memoirist who was born on August 6, 1848 in Georgia, United States. African-American author, teacher educator, and Union Army nurse. She released her memoir – Reminiscences from My Life in Camp in the 33d United States Colored Troops, the 1st S.C. Volunteers – in 1902.

She and She and Phillis Wheatley were both freed slaves-turned-authors. were both freed slaves-turned-authors.

Her birthplace was in Liberty County, Georgia. The first wedding she had was with 33rd U.S. Colored Infantry Officer in the Regiment Edward King; after King’s passing away, she was married to Russell L. Taylor.

Susie King Taylor Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Memoirist
House Living in own house.

Susie King Taylor is one of the richest Memoirist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Susie King Taylor 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At 13 years old she fled to the Union-controlled St. Simons Island, Georgia which is where she later established an educational institution for previously enslaved children.

After the end in the American Civil War, she was employed as a domestic servant in Boston, Massachusetts as a domestic service.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Susie King Taylor Dating?

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Susie Ranked on the list of most popular Memoirist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Susie King Taylor celebrates birthday on August 6 of every year.

What is Susie King Taylor famous for?

Susie King Taylor was the first Black educator to teach openly in a school for formerly enslaved students, and the only Black woman to publish a memoir of her Civil War experiences.

How did Susie King Taylor escape slavery?

In April 1862, Susie was able to escape slavery with her uncle and other African Americans who fled to a federal gunboat near Confederate-held Fort Pulaski. She went to live on Union-occupied St.

How did Susie King Taylor become a nurse?

She became a part of the regiment and was given the job as laundress but, because of her education and skills, soon was given many more responsibilities. She traveled with the regiment and in 1863, began nursing the sick and wounded. She used a combination of traditional and folk remedies that she had been taught.

How old was Susie King Taylor when she died?

64 years (1848–1912)

What role did Susie King Taylor play in the Civil War?

Susie King Taylor (August 6, 1848 – October 6, 1912) is known for being the first Black nurse during the American Civil War. Beyond just her aptitude in nursing the wounded of the 1st South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Taylor was the first Black woman to self-publish her memoirs.

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