Thomas Garrett

For other people named Thomas Garrett, see Thomas Garrett (disambiguation).

Thomas Garrett
Garrett around 1850
Born(1789-08-21)August 21, 1789
Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 1871(1871-01-25) (aged 81)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Occupation(s)Abolitionist, Underground Railroad station master
Years active1813–1865

Thomas Garrett (August 21, 1789 – January 25, 1871) was an American abolitionist and leader in the Underground Railroad movement before the American Civil War. He helped more than 2,500 African Americans escape slavery.

For his efforts, he was threatened, harassed, and assaulted. A $10,000 (equivalent to $366,240 in 2023) bounty was established for his capture. He was arrested and convicted for helping Emeline and Samuel Hawkins escape slavery.[1]

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