~ 1807 - 1892
John Greenleaf Whittier was an American poet and abolitionist born on December 17, 1807, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He is best known for his advocacy against slavery and his influential poetry, such as "Snow-Bound," which reflects rural life and the Quaker values he held dear. Whittier was a prominent member of the anti-slavery movement and his literary work often conveyed moral and social messages. He passed away on September 7, 1892.