FAQ About Frederick Douglass
Did Frederick Douglass have a family?
Yes, Frederick Douglass was married twice and had five children. His first wife, Anna Murray Douglass, was instrumental in his escape from slavery. They were married for 44 years until her death in 1882. In 1884, Douglass married Helen Pitts Douglass, a white suffragist and abolitionist. Together, they defied societal conventions and continued to advocate for social causes.
