Slavery abolitionist. Born in Macon, Georgia. He and his wife Ellen were enslaved and escaped to the north of America. See her page for more details.
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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William Craft
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Ellen and William Craft - blue plaque
Ellen Craft, c.1826 - c.891, and William Craft, c.1824 - 1900, refugees from ...
Ellen and William Craft - Craft Court
William and Ellen Craft, black American former slaves and campaigners against...
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