John Fairfield

Male, Deceased Person

– 1861

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Who was John Fairfield?

John Fairfield was a "conductor" of the Underground Railroad who was extensively involved in operations in present-day West Virginia prior to the American Civil War. He is known, most notably, for his often unusual and inventive methods for helping runaway slaves escape to free states.

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Nationality
  • United States of America
Lived in
  • Virginia
Died
1861

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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