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October 7, 1821
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William Still was born in (Burlington County) Shamong Township, New Jersey
1844
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When 23, He moved to Philadelphia
1844 - 1865
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When 23-44. Learned to read and write self learned and assisted at least 60 enslaved African Americans to escape.
1847
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When 26 years old, he found a job as a clerk and janitor for the Pennsylvania Society for the Abolition of Slavery.
1850
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When 29, Because of the Fugitive Slave Act, Still was elected Chairman of vigilance committee organized in response to the legislation.
1859
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When 38, Still began the fight to desegregate Philadelphia's public transportation system.
1865
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When 44 years old, he documented the lives of more than 1000 former enslaved people until slavery was abolished
1867
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When 46, Still publish publish entitled, "A Brief Narrative of the Struggle for the Rights of the Colored People of Philadelphia in the City Railway Cars
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After eight years of lobbying, the Pennsylvania legislature passed a law ending segregation of public transportation.
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When 26 years old, Still got married to Letitia George.