# William Still

> William Still was an African-American abolitionist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a conductor of the Underground Railroad and was responsible for aiding and assisting at least 649 slaves to freedom. Still was also a businessman, writer, historian and civil rights activist. Before the American Civil War, Still was chairman of the Vigilance Committee of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, named the Vigilant Association of Philadelphia. He directly aided fugitive slaves and also kept records of the people served in order to help families reunite.

*American activist, abolitionist, historian, and businessman (1821–1902)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Writer / Author
- **Category:** Writers
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1821-10-07
- **Died:** 1902-07-14
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- **Historical depth:** 8.1 / 100
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- **Source confidence:** 50.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 70.0 / 100

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3568976)

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