William Still's Resistance

William Still's Resistance

William Still

William Still was a 19th-century American abolitionist and a central figure in supporting the Underground Railroad from his base in Philadelphia. Known as a "stationmaster" who guided freedom seekers to safety, he documented and assisted numerous escapes. By preserving particularly detailed testimonies and records, he provided vital primary sources that transmitted the reality of family reunions and escape routes to future generations, profoundly impacting the study of American slavery history.

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Year William Still
1821
Birth of William Still (Period: October 7, 1821 (Also dated 1819), Location: Shamong Township, New Jersey, United States (Present-day Burlington County, New Jersey area))
1830
Underground Railroad Activities (Age: 8 years old, Period: 1830s–1860s, Location: Valley Falls, Rhode Island (Home, etc.))
1847
Marriage (William Still and Letitia George, Age: 25 years old, Period: 1847, Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States)
1861
American Civil War (Age: 39 years old, Period: 1861–1865, Location: North Carolina, Virginia, etc.)
1902
Death of William Still (Age: 80 years old, Period: July 14, 1902 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania))

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