Lewis Sheridan Leary

Biography

Lewis Sheridan Leary was a dedicated abolitionist who lived during one of America's most turbulent periods. Born in 1835, he devoted his life to the cause of ending slavery, becoming an active participant in the anti-slavery movement of the 1850s.

Leary's commitment to his principles was unwavering, and he made the ultimate sacrifice for his beliefs in 1859. His legacy endures as a testament to those who fought for freedom and justice, and he remains remembered at North Elba as a martyr to the abolitionist cause.