Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman is one of the best known conductors on the Underground Railroad. She is thought to have freed over 300 slaves, though opinions vary on this. She escaped slavery in Maryland herself in 1849. She returned to slave states 19 times.
Harriet Tubman is one of the best known conductors on the Underground Railroad. She is thought to have freed over 300 slaves, though opinions vary on this. She escaped slavery in Maryland herself in 1849. She returned to slave states 19 times.
Levi Coffin
Levi Coffin supposedly became an abolitionist when he was seven and saw slaves being chained and auctioned. He and his wife operated quite openly, having abolitionist meetings often. He was the main organizer of the railroad.
William Still
William Still used his office as a station on the Underground Railroad. He was chairman of the Vigilance Committee of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society, who gave out food and clothes, organized escapes, and raised funds to help slaves. He eventually published a book that showed a lot about the Underground Railroad.
Thomas Garrett
Thomas Garrett was another Quaker stationmaster who claimed to help around 2,750 slaves. He gave them food, clothing, money, and assistance to safer locations. He was threatened and fined for his work, but he continued to help the slaves.
John Brown
John Brown harbored runaways and started and anti-slave catcher militia. He used raids and battles to free slaves, unlike most conductors. He ended up being hanged when he and his followers took over the federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
Isaac Hopper
Isaac organized a network of stations on the Underground Railroad and scouted slave-hunters' plans. He also helped find legal loopholes to get slaves their freedom in court.