John Brown was a 19th militant abolitionist known for his raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859. Born on May 9th, 1800 in Torrington, Connecticut. He worked with the Underground Railroad and the League of Gileadites. He was brought up thinking and knowing Slavery was a sin to god. He believed that violence was the case to end slavery. Eventually, that led to an unsuccessful raid on the Harpers Ferry federal armory. One of John Brown’s 12 kids passed away in the raid. John Brown went to trial was found guilty. He was executed on December 2nd, 1859.
John Brown’s parents were Ruth Mills & Owen Brown. Owen Brown was a Calvinist which was an adherent of the Protestant theological system of John Calvin and his successors. Also worked a tanner and believed
John Brown’s parents were Ruth Mills & Owen Brown. Owen Brown was a Calvinist which was an adherent of the Protestant theological system of John Calvin and his successors. Also worked a tanner and believed