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Sheldon Peck
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Sheldon Peck (August 26, 1797 - March 19, 1868) was an American folk artist, conductor on the Underground Railroad, and social activist. Peck's portraiture – with its distinctive style — is a prime example of 19th century American folk art. He also become known for advocating abolitionism, racial equality, temperance, public education, women's rights, and pacifism.[1]
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Born | (1797-08-26)August 26, 1797 Cornwall, Vermont, United States |
Died | March 19, 1868(1868-03-19) (aged 70) Babcock's Grove (present-day Lombard, Illinois), United States |
Occupation(s) | Artist Farmer Social activist |
Movement | Abolitionism Underground Railroad Racial equality Temperance movement Public education Women's rights Pacifism |
Spouse | Harriet Cory (m.1825–1869; his death) |
Children | John Peck Charles Peck George Peck Abigal Peck Alanson Peck Watson Peck Martha Peck Henry Peck Susan Elizabeth Peck Abigal Corey Peck Sanford Peck Frank Hale Peck (Unnamed infant) |
Parent(s) | Jacob Peck Elizabeth Gibbs |
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