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jan 1, 1859 - Robert and Julia Monroe, slaves in Missouri

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Robert and Julia Monroe, slaves in Missouri, witness the sale of their daughter in Liberty Missouri and cross the Missouri River in winter to the safety of Quindaro and with the help of Underground Railroad conductor Elisha Sortor. The Monroe's make a home for themselves in Quindaro, as did many other escaped slaves.

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jan 1, 1859
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~ 165 years ago