Historic Rochesterian Daniel Read Anthony, brother of Susan B., wielded both fire and bullets to bring about the end of slavery in the Wild West. Pictured behind me is the city of Leavenworth, Kansas around 1860, where Daniel emigrated after selling insurance in Rochester, New York for several years.
Throughout his life, Daniel also supported his sister’s more peaceful but equally radical attempts to bring about equal rights for women.
How did his convictions mesh with Susan’s? And what methods did he use? Learn all about it at this upcoming talk:
Powerpoint presentation by Jeanne Gehret
The Truth About Daniel: Susan B. Anthony’s Forgotten Brother
Saturday, April 21, 1-2:30
Rochester Public Library, Central (Rundel) branch
South Avenue
Sponsored by Rochester’s Rich History Series