His father opposed slavery, and Work was himself an active abolitionist and Union supporter.

For example, as an ardent Christian and active abolitionist, Stowe placed many of her religious beliefs into the novel.

He was an active abolitionist and worked extensively with the Underground Railroad.

Gibbs was an active abolitionist and he played an important role in the Amistad trials of 1839-40.

Like his more famous wife, James was an active abolitionist, dedicated his life to abolition and the free produce movement.

He also was an active abolitionist.

Members of the Harris family were active abolitionists living on the hill.

He had also married his employer, Christiana Carteaux, and as active abolitionists the two became prominent in local black society.

When Burris' friends who were active abolitionists found he was about to be sold they acted to free him.

Their clientele was mostly white active abolitionists or people in sympathy with the anti-slavery movement.