Faith to Freedom Daily: Charles B. Ray
Charles B. Ray, a conductor on the Underground Railroad and Congregational minister (Bethesda Congregational Church) in NY, was born on December 25, 1807 in Falmouth, MA. A member of the American Anti-Slavery Society, Ray became well-known for his involvement in the anti-slavery cause. In 1855, he played an important role in the efforts to free the Weems family from slavery. Charles B. Ray died on August 15, 1886.
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