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Birth of Nat Turner
Turner's exact birthdate is unknown. He was born on Benjamin Turner's plantation in Southhampton County, Virginia. -
Nat Turner's first attempt to run away
While on Sam Turner's plantation Nat Turner decided to escape. Nat Turner came back to the plantation after one month. He allegedly saw a vision that told him to return. The exact date of this is unknown, Turner had probably escaped undetected. -
Nat Turner's master, Sam Turner, dies
This happened about one year after Nat Turner ran away from the plantation. Like many of the other happenings of this time the exact date is unknown. -
Nat Turner was sold to Thomas Moore, but moved to Joseph Travis'
Probably after the death of his master, Nat Turner was sold to a new owner, Thomas Moore. But in 1830, he was moved to Joseph Travis' plantation, because his owner Putnam Moore was still a child. -
Nat Turner got a sign from God
Nat Turner thought God wanted him to lead a slave rebellion. He told other slaves about his plans. -
Nat Turner led six men to the first action of the rebellion
That night Nat Turner and six other slaves killed all the whites in their master's home. -
Nat Turner eludes capture
For about two months after the militia broke up the band of rebellious slaves Nat Tuner stayed hidden. -
Nat Turner went into town with the rebellion
The group grew, with up to sixty men, and they killed up to sixty whites as they went through town. But the group was confronted by white militia, a few of the rebels escaped. -
Nat Turner is found
A farmer finds Nat in a cave on his property. He turns him in, knowing he'll soon be dead. -
Nat Turner is executed
Nat Turner was brutally murdered. He was hanged, the other slaves were either killed or banished. All were replaced.
