2007-02-04 07:14:56 · 2 answers · asked by Lee.Na 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Try using Google.
http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/2582/Rose_Fortune_a_special_Canadian
2007-02-04 07:19:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was a black woman who appointed herself policewoman of Annapolis Royal, Canada.
Born about 1774 to Philadelphia slaves, Rose's family emigrated after the Revolution to Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1783.
By 1830, Rose had become a luggage carrier. Using a wheelbarrow, she made collections and deliveries between the wharves and hotels. She protected her business vigorously, and any boys attempting to infringe upon her monopoly were severely chastised. In the process, Rose became an unofficial policewoman, known for her ability to keep the more unruly youngsters in order.
2007-02-04 15:59:08 · answer #2 · answered by Peaches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋