Beginning Date
Friday, October 1, 1858
Starting Point
Route
Mid Points
End Point
Description
A group of 9 enslaved people escaped from Missouri, passing through Galesburg, Illinois. Roughly 5-6 of the group made it to freedom.
Escape Attributes
Escape Attributes
Single Group Escape
UGRR Involvement
Escape Numbers
9
Outcomes
Outcome
Mixed
Sources
Notes on Sources
Muelder, The Underground Railroad in Western Illinois, 110-111