This timeline details Miriam Benjamin's geographic movements throughout her life, highlighting the places she lived and their potential influence on her.
Birth in Charleston, South Carolina
September 16, 1861
Miriam was born in Charleston, South Carolina, a city steeped in history and at the time, very much affected by the Civil War.
Residence in the South During Reconstruction
Post-Civil War (1865 - 1870s)
Her childhood was spent in the South during the Reconstruction era. This period presented immense challenges and limited opportunities for African Americans. The impact of this environment on Miriam's early development would have been significant.
Relocation to Boston, Massachusetts
Late 1870s - 1880s
Miriam's family moved to Boston, Massachusetts. This relocation likely aimed to provide her and her family with better educational and economic opportunities, as Boston was a center of progress and reform.
Residence in Washington, D.C.
1880s - Unknown
Miriam moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked in the federal government and patented her invention. Washington, D.C., at the time was a hub for African American professionals and intellectuals.
Later Residence
Unknown - 1947
Where Miriam lived after her time in Washington, D.C., remains unknown. Discovering her later places of residence would provide a more complete picture of her life.
