Moses Dickson
Moses Dickson | |
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| Born | April 5, 1824 |
| Died | November 28, 1901 (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.