Dyer Lum

1839–1893 (age 54)

Activist/Author

Biography

Dyer Lum was a passionate activist whose life spanned from the antebellum era into the closing years of the nineteenth century. His writing and advocacy championed labor rights and social justice, earning respect across circles in Northampton and beyond.

Through thoughtful essays and public discourse, Lum sought to bridge divides, always urging others toward greater equity and understanding in a rapidly changing society.