In this special episode, I interview Eileen Baker-Wall, the great-great-granddaughter of William Bush, a Black man who escaped slavery and made his way to Indiana. William stayed in Fountain City his entire life where he used his skills as a blacksmith to live in freedom. He was an active member of the community, even working with Levi Coffin and likely helping with Underground Railroad activities.
To learn more about William Bush, visit the Levi & Catharine Coffin Historic Site website. Be sure to visit their home to learn more about William Bush, the Coffins, and other members of the community where were part of the Underground Railroad.
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Interviews have been edited for length and clarity. Any mistakes are my own.
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