| Birth: | Oct. 17, 1799
Bourbon County, USA | | Death: | Jan. 23, 1878
Marshall
Calhoun County
Michigan, USA | 
Adam was born to a slave mother and a white father.He decided to flee north when he found out part of his family was to be sold.They settled in Marshall Michigan in about 1845.In 1847 a "slave catcher" named Troutman came to Marshall to retrieve the Crosswhite family.The Crosswhites refused to leave and they towns people arrested Troutman and his group.The Crosswhites then fled to Canada until Troutman's trial was comple.Ultimately this led to the new "Fugitive Slave Act of 1850".This is also listed as one cause of the Civil War.A historical marker on old U.S 12 marks the spot of this event. (bio by: Graveaddiction)
Search Amazon for Adam Crosswhite | | | Burial:
Oakridge Cemetery
Marshall
Calhoun County
Michigan, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Graveaddiction
Record added: Nov 15, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6928464 |
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