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In page Biddy Mason:

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Biddy Mason was born into slavery reportedly on August 15, 1818, in Hancock County, Georgia, but her exact birthplace and birthdate are unknown.[1][2][3][4] During her enslaved teenage years, she was obligated to learn domestic and agricultural skills. Additionally, she developed skills in herbal medicine and midwifery taught to her by other enslaved women.[citation needed] Her knowledge benefited both enslaved people and Southern enslavers.[5]: 30–33 [6]: 19–21  Documentation has never been found of her sale or sales, but at some point Biddy was sold into Mississippi and became the property of Robert Mays Smith and Rebecca Dorn Smith.[2] Biddy was valuable to the Smiths because of her knowledge of medicine, child care, and livestock care.[6]: 21