McNiven, Thomas, 1835-1904.
Thomas McNiven (1835-1904), born Niven in Glasgow, Scotland, came to the United States in 1853. He joined the Waldenese Society and worked for the abolition of slavery in Richmond beginning in 1855. He set up an espionage network with Elizabeth Van Lew during the Civil War.
From the description of Recollections of Thomas McNiven and his activities in Richmond during the American Civil War. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122323181
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| creatorOf | McNiven, Thomas, 1835-1904. Recollections of Thomas McNiven and his activities in Richmond during the American Civil War. | Library of Virginia |
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| associatedWith | Bowser, Mary Elizabeth. | person |
| associatedWith | McNiven, James. | person |
| associatedWith | Taylor, Christopher. | person |
| associatedWith | Van Lew, Elizabeth L., 1818-1900. | person |
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| Richmond (Va.) | |||
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| Virginia--Richmond |
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Birth 1835
Death 1904
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