William Whipper
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ODragon
N 39° 56.624 W 075° 09.452
18S E 486541 N 4421524
A founder, American Moral...
Waymark Code: WM6M7
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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A founder, American Moral Reform Society, he edited its journal, 1838-39. Active in the Underground Railroad, he aided hundreds of slaves passing through Columbia, Pa., 1847-60. Conducted lumber business in Columbia & this city. Later lived here.
Marker Name: William Whipper

County: Philadelphia

Date Dedicated: 06/28/1992

Marker Type: City

Location: 919 Lombard St., Philadelphia

Category: African American,Underground Railroad, Professions & Vocations, Writers

Website: Not listed

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