Frederick Douglass changes his name from "Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey" to "Frederick Johnson" (later changed to Frederick Douglass) Meets first wife Anna Murray (may 1, 1836 – sep 18, 1838)

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1836- 1838 Learns caulking trade, is savagely beaten by white fellow apprentices, joins debating society, meets Anna Murray, free Negro daughter of slaves.

September 3, 1838 - Escapes north by train and boat.

September 15, 1838 - Marries Anna Murray in New York City.

September 17, 1838 - Leaves New York with his wife for New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he will work as a caulker.

September 18, 1838 - Arrives at New Bedford, Massachusetts. Soon after, changes name to Frederick Douglass.

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