Moses Dickson

Moses Dickson
Born	(1824-04-05)April 5, 1824
Died	November 28, 1901(1901-11-28) (aged 77)
Occupation(s)	barber, soldier, and minister
Known for	abolitionist, and organizer
Spouse	Mary E. Dickson (married 1848–1891)
Children	Mamie Augusta

Moses Dickson (1824–1901) was an abolitionist, soldier, minister, and founder of the Knights of Liberty, an anti-slavery organization that planned a slave uprising in the United States and helped African-American enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. He also founded the black self-help organization The International Order of Twelve Knights and Daughters of Tabor and was a co-founder of Lincoln University in Missouri. Moses Dickson was also active in Prince Hall Freemasonry.^{[1] [2]}