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Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs : Flight to Freedom: Emeline's Story

THE JOURNEY: BYBERRY TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA


Map Emeline, Sam and the six children traveled to Byberry Township, Pennsylvania. They were helped by Robert Purvis, leader of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society.

Emeline and her family settled in freedom on a farm close to his property.



Photo of Robert Purvis
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Map showing Byberry Township, Delaware
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