Sue Ann Johns (b. 1835 - d. ?)
MSA SC 5496-8608
Fled from Slavery, Cecil County, Maryland 1858

Biography:

In 1858, Sue Ann Johns successfully escaped her owner, Susan Flinthrew of Cecil County, Maryland, the wife of John Flinthrew.¹ In Still's book, the name is spelled "Flinthrew," but the family name is actually spelled "Flintham."² She ran with her husband, Robert, who was owned by William Cassey, a farmer also from Cecil County.³  Though little has yet been recovered about her life after escape, Johns is known to have reached Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was aided there by individuals connected with the Underground Railroad.⁴

^Endotes:

^{1. Still, William. Underground Rail Road: A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, etc. Philadelphia, PA: Porter & Coales, Publishers, 1872. 486.}

^{2. Martenet, Simon J. Map of Cecil County. 1858. District 1. Library of Congress. MSA SC 1213-1-462.}

^{3. Still, 487.}

^{4. Ibid.}

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