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White abolitionists played an important part in slave emancipation. Many people gave their lives to ensure the safety of black Americans in their pursuit of freedom. The sacrifices of these people are well documented throughout history, and more evidence is being produced by historians of how hard they worked. During the days of the underground railroad, there were many white supporters that helped thousands of slaves escape the hands of slavery. Many slaves praised their efforts and in return, helped them to the best of their abilities once they were freed by providing alternate routes and descriptions of slaves that were looking to run for freedom.

Levi Coffin was born on October 28, 1798 on a farm in New Garden, North Carolina, the only son of seven children born to Levi and Prudence Coffin. Because his father could not spare him from work on the farm, the young Levi received the bulk of his education at home, under instruction from his father and sisters. He shared with......

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