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William Still.
American activist, abolitionist, historian, and businessman (1821–1902)
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About William Still
William Still was an African-American abolitionist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a conductor of the Underground Railroad and was responsible for aiding and assisting at least 649 slaves to freedom. Still was also a businessman, writer, historian and civil rights activist. Before the American Civil War, Still was chairman of the Vigilance Committee of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, named the Vigilant Association of Philadelphia. He directly aided fugitive slaves and also kept records of the people served in order to help families reunite.
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- historian, writer, activist, businessperson
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 7, 1821
- Died
- July 14, 1902