William Still, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Still

American activist, abolitionist, historian, and businessman

Date of Birth: 07-Oct-1821

Place of Birth: Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 14-Jul-1902

Profession: writer, businessperson, historian, activist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

William Still (October 7, 1821 — July 14, 1902) was an African-American abolitionist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He was a conductor on the Underground Railroad, businessman, writer, historian and civil rights activist.
Before the American Civil War, Still was chairman of the Vigilance Committee of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society.
He directly aided fugitive slaves and also kept records of the people served in order to help families reunite.
After the war, Still continued as a prominent businessman, a coal merchant, and philanthropist.
He used his meticulous records to write an account of the underground system and the experiences of many refugee slaves, entitled The Underground Railroad Records (1872).