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James M. Ashley (1824-1896)
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James M. Ashley (1824-1896)
James M. Ashley was a newspaper editor, Ohio Congressman (1859-1869) and the prime sponsor of the 13
th
Amendment outlawing slavery. He was more radical than President Lincoln but cooperated with him to…
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