William Still’s Notes

Origin
William Still (October 7, 1821 – July 14, 1902) was an African-American abolitionist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, conductor on the Underground Railroad, writer, historian and civil rights activist. He was chairman of the Vigilance Committee of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society. He directly aided fugitive slaves and kept records of their lives, to help families reunite after slavery was abolished. After the American Civil War, he wrote an account of the underground system and the experiences of many refugee slaves, entitled ‘’The Underground Railroad Records’’, published in 1872.

Effects
Locates the current locations of the user’s family members. The town they live in or closest to will appear, followed by points of local interest. Although it lists their appearance, it does not always say the person’s name, age or personal history.