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John Hunn

Released
Date of birth:25. 06. 1818
Date of death:06. 07. 1894
Age:76 Deceased
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1800s
State:Delaware
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Abolitionism Underground Railroad
John Hunn

Biography

John Hunn was a Quaker Underground Railroad stationmaster in Delaware, often called the "superintendent" of the railroad there. In 1848 he and Thomas Garrett were tried and convicted in federal court at New Castle for violating the fugitive-slave laws by aiding the escape of an enslaved family, and were fined heavily.

Case

Charges: Violating the fugitive-slave laws.
Incarcerated: 1848
Sentence: Heavy fines. Verdict as recorded: Yes — tried and convicted with Thomas Garrett in federal court (1848). Charges as recorded: Violating the fugitive-slave laws — for aiding the escape of an enslaved family.
Convicted: Yes