Octavia V. Rogers Albert facts for kids
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Octavia V. Rogers Albert
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| Born | December 24, 1853 Oglethorpe, Georgia |
| Died | August 19, 1889 (aged 35) |
| Occupation | Author and biographer |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Biography |
| Notable works | The House of ..., or Charlotte Brooks and Other Slaves (1890) |
Octavia Victoria Rogers Albert (born December 24, 1853, died August 19, 1889) was an African-American writer. She was known for writing biographies.
She wrote down stories about slavery in the United States. She did this by talking to people who used to be enslaved. Her book, The House of ..., or Charlotte Brooks and Other Slaves, came out after she died in 1890.
Early Life and Education
Octavia Victoria Rogers was born in Oglethorpe, Georgia. She lived there as an enslaved person until she was set free. This happened during a time called emancipation, when slavery ended.
She went to Atlanta University to become a teacher. Octavia believed teaching was a way to serve God and help others. Her first teaching job was in Montezuma, Georgia.
Marriage and Family Life
In 1874, when she was about 21 years old, Octavia married another teacher. His name was Dr. Aristide Elphonso Peter Albert. They had one daughter together, Laura T. Albert.
In 1875, Octavia joined the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This church was led by Henry McNeal Turner, who was a Congressman and an important activist. After joining the church, Octavia continued to teach. She saw teaching as a part of her Christian service.
While teaching in Montezuma, Georgia, Octavia and her husband strongly supported education. They used their home to teach reading and writing lessons. Her husband became a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1877. Soon after they married, the couple moved to Houma, Louisiana.
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