Josiah Henson
Author, abolitionist, and minister. Born into slavery, in Port Tobacco, Charles Co., Maryland, he escaped to Upper Canada (now Ontario) in 1830.
Josiah Henson (June 15, 1789 – May 5, 1883) was an author, abolitionist, and minister. Born into slavery, he escaped to Upper Canada and founded a settlement and laborer's school for other fugitive slaves at Dawn.
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Born | Charles County, Maryland, United States | May 15, 1789
Died | May 5, 1883 | (aged 93)
Nationality | American, Canadian |
Other names | Uncle Tom |
Occupation(s) | author, abolitionist, minister, colonizer, soldier, army officer |
Spouse | Nancy Henson |
Relatives | Matthew Henson |
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