Amelia Piper
Amelia Piper | |
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| Born | Amelia c. 1796 |
| Died | 1856 (aged 59–60) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Abolitionist, organizer, conductor on the Underground Railroad |
| Spouse |
William Piper (before 1820) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Elizabeth Piper Ensley (granddaughter) |
Amelia Piper (c. 1796–1856) was a former slave and abolitionist, who organized anti-slavery fairs, was a manager of the New Bedford Female Union Society, and was a fundraiser for the abolition of slavery. She and her husband were conductors on the Underground Railroad. She worked within the African-American community and the greater New Bedford, Massachusetts community to coordinate the efforts of others to provide lives of freedom to those who had been enslaved.