Slave Narrative of Julia Brown (Aunt Sally)
In her 1930 interview, Julia Brown, known as Aunt Sally, recounts her life as a slave. Born near Commerce, Georgia, she belonged to the Nash family but later suffered under the cruelty of the Mitchells after her mother died. Sally describes harsh living conditions, forced separation from family, and brutal treatment by slave catchers. She also shares her experiences of work, childbirth, and home remedies. After emancipation, she faced hardships but eventually found stability in marriage and motherhood, enduring the challenges of life with resilience.