Votes sought to save abolitionists’ treasure
Chester County Historical Society artifact on Pa. ‘endangered’ list In 1855, forced to make a decision most people never face, Passmore Williamson chose going to prison over going against his principles. Williamson was jailed for not cooperating in recovering Jane Johnson, an enslaved woman who sought and gained freedom in Pennsylvania with his assistance. Williamson … Continue reading Votes sought to save abolitionists’ treasure
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