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Leonard A. Grimes (1815-1873) was an African-American abolitionist and pastor. He served as a conductor of the Underground Railroad, including his efforts to free fugitive slave Anthony Burns captured in accordance with the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. After the Civil War began, Grimes petitioned for African-American enlistment. He then recruited soldiers for the 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. ==Abolitionism== Born a mulatto child in Leesburg, Virginia, Grimes was fortunate to grow up a free man. Yet, he witnessed the horrors of slavery in the South, and he devoted his life to assisting fugitive slaves and advocating abolitionism. After moving to Washington, D.C., Grimes began a career as a hackney driver, providing transportation for people in and around Washington, D.C. Owning his own coach enabled him to serve as a conductor of the Underground Railroad for years without suspicion.〔 He transported fugitive slaves from Virginia to Washington, D.C. and then assisted in moving them North.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/leonard-a.-grimes-residence-site-african-american-heritage-trail )〕 In 1854, Grimes was caught attempting to rescue a family of slaves from Virginia, and he was sentenced to two years in jail.〔 After being released from jail, Grimes moved to Massachusetts, became a Baptist Minister. He was pastor of the Twelfth Baptist Church for 27 years.〔 Grimes actively opposed the Fugitive Slave Act, and his church became known as "The Fugitives Church."〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Leonard Grimes」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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