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ALAN.John Brown

John Brown is known for his addiction of ending all of slavery and racism. John Brown was known as a aboilionst and a hero. On october 16,1859,he led 21 men on a raid on harpers ferry,Virgina. John Brown was born into a very religous family. His family lived in Torrington,Connecticut. When John was 5 years old his family moved to Ohio.At ohio there was a distrect that was known for it's antislavery view. When John was in his early fiftys he moved to ohio,pennsylvania,massachusetts,and new york. John Brown took care of a big family (20 chilldren). Jhon Brown worked as a farmer, whool merchant,tanner, and land speculator. On october 16,1859,John had a plan that was in action. John's plan was to lead 21 other men on a raid the federal aresanal at harpers ferry. John was captured quickly. John had to move to Charleston, Virginia and was convicted of treason Before John was listend to his sentence he made an adress to the court. I believe to have interfered as I have done,... in behalf His depised poor,was not wrong, but right. Now if it be deemed necessary that i should forfeit my life for the furtherance of the end of justice and mingle my blood with the blood of my children and the blood of millions in this slave country whose rights are disregarded by wicked,cruel,and unjust enactments I submit : so let it be. On december,2,1859 John wased hanged. A thanks to Mr.Braziles research link.