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Alexander Milton Ross (December 13, 1832 – October 27, 1897) was a Canadian botanist, naturalist, physician, abolitionist and anti-vaccination activist.He is best known as an agent for the secret Underground Railroad slave escape network, known in that organization and among slaves as "The Birdman" for his preferred cover story as an ornithologist.
The Underground Railroad was used by freedom seekers from slavery in the United States and was generally an organized ... Alexander Milton Ross; David Ruggles [210 ...
After a week or so on the plantation, Alexander Ross, an abolitionist from Canada, arrives disguised as a bird watcher to free the two girls along with Lester and Adam. They set off at the dead of night and travel around the country with help from the conductors of the Underground Railroad. However, Adam and Lester are captured and taken back ...
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Underground Railroad promoter and station master and anti-slavery lecturer. The Guy Beckley House is on the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. [43] Erastus and Sarah Hussey — Battle Creek [44] Second Baptist Church — Detroit [17] Dr. Nathan M. Thomas House — Schoolcraft [17] Wright Modlin — Williamsville, Cass County.
Pages in category "Underground Railroad people" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 251 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Wooster-Wayne Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a free program on Ohio and the Underground Railroad at the Orrville Public Library 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11.
Movie or Television Show. Year. Mandingo (Movie) 1975. Roots ( ABC network) 1977. A Woman Called Moses (Movie) 1978. Glory (Movie) 1993. Amistad (Movie) 1997. The Secret Diaries of Desmond ...