Thomas Garrett was born in Delaware County, Pennsylvania back in 1789. His father died in 1839 and their farm was split between Thomas and his brothers Issac and Edward. His home which was built in 1800 still stand today as a private residence. He moved to Delaware where he opened an iron and hardware business.
In 1835, he became a director of the Wilmington Gas Company. In 1848, he was sued in federal court, found guilty and was fined $4,500.00. A lien was placed on his home until the fine was paid. He died in 1871.
What you may not know about Thomas is that he was an American abolitionist and leader in the Underground Railroad movement before the Civil War. The fine imposed by the federal court was because he violated the Fugitive Slave Act. As far as I can tell he never paid the fine off and continued to harbor and help slaves who made it to his home. Sad that more people did not share his views. Until tomorrow keep that smile on your face.
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