Owen Brown (abolitionist, born 1771), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Owen Brown (abolitionist, born 1771)

Abolitionist, Father of John Brown

Date of Birth: 16-Feb-1771

Place of Birth: Torrington, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 08-May-1856

Profession: cobbler, tanner

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Owen Brown (February 16, 1771 – May 8, 1856), father of abolitionist John Brown, was a wealthy cattle breeder and land speculator who operated a successful tannery in Hudson, Ohio.
He was also a stout and outspoken abolitionist and civil servant.
Brown was a founder of multiple institutions including the Western Reserve Anti-Slavery Society, Western Reserve College, and the Free Congressional Church.
Brown gave speeches advocating the immediate abolition of slavery and facilitated the Underground Railroad.