Leonard Grimes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Leonard Grimes

African-American abolitionist and pastor

Date of Birth: 09-Nov-1815

Place of Birth: Leesburg, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 14-Mar-1873

Profession: pastor, abolitionist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Leonard Andrew Grimes (November 9, 1815 – March 14, 1873) was an African-American abolitionist and pastor.
He served as a conductor of the Underground Railroad, including his efforts to free fugitive slave Anthony Burns captured in accordance with the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.
After the Civil War began, Grimes petitioned for African-American enlistment.
He then recruited soldiers for the 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.