On this day in 1851 – Kentucky marshals abduct abolitionist minister Calvin Fairbank from Jeffersonville, Indiana, and take him to Kentucky to stand trial for helping a slave escape.
Calvin Fairbank, a Methodist minister, served 19 years, total, in the Kentucky State Penitentiary, after two convictions of helping slaves escape. In total, he is credited with aiding in the escape of 47 slaves. .
Fairbank was reported to have received 35,000 lashes in prison floggings while in prison.
At one point, he met future Congressman, Lewis Hayden and his family, who were planning an escape.
He asked Hayden, "Why do you want your freedom?"
Hayden responded, "Because I am a man."
Hayden and others, freed by the efforts of Fairbank and others, went on the accomplish great things for humanity and the cause of liberty.
Further Research
https://web.archive.org/web/20090217062929/http://undergroundrailroadindiana.com/CalvinFairbank.htm
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