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Captain Robert Wilson, 1806-1888.
Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
Capt. Robert Wilson was well known to many black slaves, fleeing on the underground railway, whom he allowed to stowaway on his vessels as he crossed Lake Ontario. His funeral was the first held in the new Knox church building.
Subject(s)
African Americans
People associated with religion
Ship captains
Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
Local identifier
KNOXOAK00054
Geographic Coverage
  • Oakville
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.4473682625124 Longitude: -79.6665048808289
Copyright Statement
Public domain. Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
Contact
Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
Email:office@knoxoakville.com
Website:
https://www.knoxoakville.com/

Agency street/mail address:

89 Dunn Street, Oakville ON L6J 3C8

Phone: 905-844-3472



Oakville Images is a partnership of the Oakville Public Library, Oakville Historical Society, Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, the Town of Oakville,
Appleby College, Bronte Historical Society, Trafalgar Township Historical Society's Digital Collections and Private Collectors.
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Captain Robert Wilson, 1806-1888.


Capt. Robert Wilson was well known to many black slaves, fleeing on the underground railway, whom he allowed to stowaway on his vessels as he crossed Lake Ontario. His funeral was the first held in the new Knox church building.