Alexander Milton Ross
Alexander Milton Ross (December 13, 1832 – October 27, 1897) was a Canadian botanist, naturalist, physician, abolitionist and anti-vaccination activist. He is best known as an agent for the secret Underground Railroad slave escape network, known in that organization and among slaves as "The Birdman" for his preferred cover story as an ornithologist.
Alexander Milton Ross | |
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| Born | December 13, 1832 Belleville, Upper Canada |
| Died | October 27, 1897 (aged 64) Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | The Birdman |
| Known for | Agent on the Underground Railroad |
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| Author abbrev. (botany) | A.M.Ross |
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