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ABOUT
Connecticut-born abolitionist who led armed anti-slavery raids in Kansas and at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.He believed that violent action was the only way to bring an end to slavery.He and Frederick Douglass were fellow abolitionists.
BEFORE FAMEHe studied to become a Congregationalist minister; however, he soon ran out of money and was forced to work at his father's tannery.
PERSONAL LIFEHe married Dianthe Lusk in 1820.
Historical Events in the Life of John Brown
1858-5-8 John Brown holds antislavery convention
1859-10-16 John Brown leads 21 in raid on federal arsenal, Harper's Ferry, Va
War Hero John Brown were born on Friday, birthstone is Emerald, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of , it is 124 days until John Brown next birthday.
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Jan. 06 1730
