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Dec 17, 2025 45 min

The Weems Family

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John Weems' determination to free his family from slavery is one of trust, cooperation, and human ingenuity, spawning from the most desperate of situations. Listen to hear how John Weems and the underground railroad raised money and awareness to ensure the entire Weems family found freedom. Sources: BlackPast.org , Weems The People, WorldHistory.org, Archives of Maryland, The Shadow on the Household, Railroad Ties, Anna Maria Bio, HeritageMontgomery.org Support the show E-Mail the show at [email protected] Patreon MERCH! BorrowedBones Instagram

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