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Birth
Born in Danville, Kentucky -
Graduation
Graduated from College of New Jersey, now known as Princeton -
Entering Politics
Began practicing politics in Kentucky. -
Huntsville, Alabama
Political ambition lead him to Huntsville, Alabama -
Friction with Jackson
Political career abruptly wrecked because of his opposition to Andrew Jackson. -
Back to Danville
Moved back to Danville, Kentucky.
Began lecturing and working for the gradual end to slavery -
Slaves Freed
He publicly freed his six slaves. -
Cincinnati, Ohio
Moved to Cincinnati, Ohio after being ostracized by Kentucky for his attempt to publish an anti-slavery journal. -
The Philanthropist
Published The Philanthropist, an anti-slavery journal.
Birney attacked and driven out by neighbours.
Had great influence in the Northwest. -
New York
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Presidential Election
Candidate for Liberty Party. -
Bay City, Michigan
Moved to Bay City, though expressed interest in settling down in Saginaw. -
Presidential Election
Candidate for Liberty Party -
Fall off his horse
Injury progressively worsened -
Eagleswood, New Jersey
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Death
Died in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
