One such man, Benjamin Rush, published a pamphlet in 1797 speaking out against the death penalty.
At the site, a small plaque honoring Benjamin Rush has been placed.
He was the nephew of the founding father and physcian, Benjamin Rush.
She worked closely with Benjamin Rush and in 1791 he wrote notes for a planned biography of her.
He was influenced by Benjamin Rush, who inspired him to take interest in the state asylums.
Benjamin Rush was another leader, as were many Quakers.
It was built in 1908 as a summer home for an insurance company president named Benjamin Rush.
"I understand it not," he would tell Benjamin Rush.
Benjamin Rush reminded Adams of the incident in a letter written years later.
Benjamin Rush asked that his brother be considered for the Supreme Court.