The Search for the Underground Railroad in South-Central Ohio
True stories of the people in this region of Ohio who aided those fleeing slavery—includes photos and illustrations.
 
The Underground Railroad remains one of America’s most ennobling true stories, and the people of Ohio played their part in this heroic endeavor.
 
Suffering a crisis of conscience, Presbyterian minister James Gilliland left his South Carolina home for Red Oak, where he became one of the state’s earliest and strongest abolitionists.
 
Peru Township’s Richard Dillingham died helping the enslaved escape bondage. In Alum Creek, three generations of the Benedict family risked life and limb doing the same.
 
Quakers Jane and Valentine Nicholson of Clinton County carted many a fugitive to freedom, as did Wilmington Quaker Abraham Allen with his trusty Liberator wagon.
 
Drawing on decades of research, author Tom Calarco uncovers the real tales of our nation’s quest for freedom and equality for all.
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The Search for the Underground Railroad in South-Central Ohio
True stories of the people in this region of Ohio who aided those fleeing slavery—includes photos and illustrations.
 
The Underground Railroad remains one of America’s most ennobling true stories, and the people of Ohio played their part in this heroic endeavor.
 
Suffering a crisis of conscience, Presbyterian minister James Gilliland left his South Carolina home for Red Oak, where he became one of the state’s earliest and strongest abolitionists.
 
Peru Township’s Richard Dillingham died helping the enslaved escape bondage. In Alum Creek, three generations of the Benedict family risked life and limb doing the same.
 
Quakers Jane and Valentine Nicholson of Clinton County carted many a fugitive to freedom, as did Wilmington Quaker Abraham Allen with his trusty Liberator wagon.
 
Drawing on decades of research, author Tom Calarco uncovers the real tales of our nation’s quest for freedom and equality for all.
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The Search for the Underground Railroad in South-Central Ohio

The Search for the Underground Railroad in South-Central Ohio

by Tom Calarco
The Search for the Underground Railroad in South-Central Ohio

The Search for the Underground Railroad in South-Central Ohio

by Tom Calarco

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True stories of the people in this region of Ohio who aided those fleeing slavery—includes photos and illustrations.
 
The Underground Railroad remains one of America’s most ennobling true stories, and the people of Ohio played their part in this heroic endeavor.
 
Suffering a crisis of conscience, Presbyterian minister James Gilliland left his South Carolina home for Red Oak, where he became one of the state’s earliest and strongest abolitionists.
 
Peru Township’s Richard Dillingham died helping the enslaved escape bondage. In Alum Creek, three generations of the Benedict family risked life and limb doing the same.
 
Quakers Jane and Valentine Nicholson of Clinton County carted many a fugitive to freedom, as did Wilmington Quaker Abraham Allen with his trusty Liberator wagon.
 
Drawing on decades of research, author Tom Calarco uncovers the real tales of our nation’s quest for freedom and equality for all.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781439673539
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 05/10/2022
Series: American Heritage
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 163
Sales rank: 734,933
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

Tom Calarco is the author/editor of seven books and numerous articles on the Underground Railroad. He has presented papers at the National Parks Service's "Network to Freedom" Conference and the Underground Railroad Project of the Capital Region conference and had numerous other speaking engagements. A member of the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association, he seeks to develop the true history of the Underground Railroad.

Table of Contents

Preface 7

Introduction 9

1 The So-Called Romantic Adventure Story of Addison White and Udney Hyde 11

2 The Truth About the Underground Railroad 18

3 The Legacy of Wilbur Siebert and His Underground Railroad 27

4 The Conundrum of Color 35

5 The Oasis of Benevolence 46

6 The God-Fearing Pioneers 55

7 Friends Against Slavery 69

8 The Liberators 81

9 Mysteries of the Underground Railroad 94

10 The Sad Song of the Underground Railroad 102

11 The Abolitionist Ring of Fire 118

12 The Real Meaning of the Underground Railroad 134

Appendix. The Fugitive Slave Laws 145

Notes 149

Index 169

About the Author 176

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