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Fact vs. Fiction: The Story of John Farnsworth and Local Civil War Era Figures

Fact vs. Fiction: The Story of John Farnsworth and Local Civil War Era Figures

Researching the Underground Railroad can be incredibly frustrating at times, as we often run into dead ends due to the scarcity and secrecy of sources. The abolitionist movement was a dangerous cause to stand with, especially to those that were actively helping escaped slaves. Leaving behind evidence of abolitionist activity could have been deadly back then, and now makes research and finding the cold hard truth difficult.