Josiah Henson
Josiah Henson (June 15, 1789 – May 5, 1883) was an author, abolitionist, and minister. Born into slavery, he escaped to Upper Canada and founded a settlement and laborer's school for other fugitive slaves at Dawn.
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![]() Josiah Henson in 1877 | |
| Born | May 15, 1789 Charles County, Maryland, United States |
| Died | May 5, 1883 (aged 93) Dresden, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | American, Canadian |
| Other names | Uncle Tom |
| Occupation | author, abolitionist, minister, colonizer, soldier, army officer |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Henson |
| Relatives | Matthew Henson |
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