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Delia Webster: The “Petticoat Abolitionist”
Delia Webster was an anti-slavery activist who was repeatedly imprisoned for her efforts to free slaves. She operated in Lexington and Trimble County, Kentucky, and became known as the “Petticoat Abolitionist.” This post explores how she emerged from the shadow of her father to find her voice.
Andrew Jackson’s Rough Start with Kentucky
Throughout the War of 1812, the Commonwealth of Kentucky carried more than its weight in combat, and suffered an enormously disproportionate burden of the casualties. It took a while for Andrew Jackson to appreciate this.