Susan Howe Hillard was the daughter of American Judge Samuel Howe, her husband George's law professor. Although, George Hillard was a federal commissioner in the 1850s, Susan Hillard is notable for hiding known fugitive slaves in their home during these same years, and in full knowledge and plain view of her husband. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
| 1850/00/00 | Ellen Craft is in the protection of the Hillards while slave catchers search Boston for her and her husband. | Abolitionist | George and Susan Hillard House | Boston | Ellen and William Craft Run for Freedom | ||
| 1855/00/00 | At least five fugitive slaves reside in the Hillard home between 1855 and 1858. | Abolitionist | George and Susan Hillard House | Boston |
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