Tubman family (Liberia)

Tubman family (Liberia)

The Tubman family is a prominent Americo-Liberian family from Harper, Liberia. The family is descended from African American slaves, the Tubmans who were owned by a prominent Southern family. The Tubman family has produced such notable Liberians such as William Tubman and Winston Tubman.

Background

The Tubmans are originally from the United States as is the case with most Americo-Liberian people. Their homestate is Maryland and Atlanta, Georgia.


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