Owen Lovejoy
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This article is about the American lawyer. For other people, see Owen Lovejoy (disambiguation).
Owen Lovejoy (January 6, 1811 – March 25, 1864) was an American lawyer, Congregational minister, abolitionist, and Republican congressman from Illinois. He was also a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. After his brother Elijah Lovejoy was murdered in November 1837 by pro-slavery forces, Owen, a friend of Abraham Lincoln, became a leader of abolitionists in Illinois, condemning slavery and assisting runaway slaves in escaping to freedom.
Quick Facts Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from Illinois, Preceded by ...
Owen Lovejoy | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | |
In office March 4, 1857 – March 25, 1864 | |
Preceded by | Jesse O. Norton |
Succeeded by | Ebon C. Ingersoll |
Constituency | 3rd district (1857–1863) 5th district (1863–1864) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1811-01-06)January 6, 1811 Albion, Maine, U.S. |
Died | March 25, 1864(1864-03-25) (aged 53) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Eunice Lovejoy |
Relations | Elijah Lovejoy (brother) Joseph Cammett Lovejoy (brother) Nathan A. Farwell (cousin) |
Residence | Princeton, Illinois |
Alma mater | Bowdoin College |
Occupation | Minister |
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Website | BioGuide |
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