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Alexander Milton Ross

Canadian abolitionist

Died when: 59 years 319 days (718 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Alexander Milton Ross

Alexander Milton Ross (December 13, 1832 – October 27, 1897) was a Canadian botanist, naturalist, physician, abolitionist and anti-vaccination activist.He is best known as an agent for the secret Underground Railroad slave escape network, known in that organization and among slaves as "The Birdman" for his preferred cover story as an ornithologist.


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