# Anne Northup — Twelve Years a Slave character guide

> Anne Northup in Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ann Northup

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

Solomon's daughter.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twelve_years_a_slave_se/chapters/ii)

Solomon's wife; mentioned as having gone to Sandy Hill for work.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twelve_years_a_slave_se/chapters/xxi)

Solomon's wife, who receives the letter and initiates the legal process by contacting Henry B. Northup.

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twelve_years_a_slave_se/chapters/xxii)

Reunites with Solomon at their cottage in Glens Falls.

### [Legal Proceedings and Affidavits](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twelve_years_a_slave_se/chapters/b)

Memorialist and wife of Solomon, whose petition prompts the legal proceedings.

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