Joice Heth date of birth:
January 1, 1756
How old was Joice Heth when died?
80
Where was Joice Heth born?
Madagascar
When did Joice Heth die?
February 19, 1836
What color is Joice Heth's hair?
Grey
What is Joice Heth's ethnicity?
Black
What is Joice Heth nationality?
American
What is Joice Heth's occupation?
Slave, Sideshow performer
Joice Heth claim to fame:
Alleged nurse of George Washington
Short Biography
Joice Heth (c.1756 – February 19, 1836) was an African-American slave who was exhibited by P. T. Barnum with the false claim that she was the 161-year-old nursing "mammy" of George Washington.