Thomas Garrett

Activist

Birthday August 21, 1789

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Pennsylvania

DEATH DATE Jan 25, 1871 (81)

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About

Abolitionist and leader of the Underground Railroad movement.

Before Fame

He grew up around abolitionism, experiencing it firsthand. And he created a successful iron and hardware business.

Trivia

His house was guarded by the free Negroes of Wilmington during the Civil War.

Family Life

He grew up in a Quaker family.

Associated With

He was close friends with Harriet Tubman.