William Still (October 7, 1821 – July 14, 1902) was an African-American abolitionist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a conductor on the Underground Railroad, 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. He directly aided fugitive slaves and also kept records of the people served in order to help families reunite.
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7 October 1821 Burlington County, New Jersey
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14 July 1902 (aged 80) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Zodiac | Libra |
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