George Kern

George Kern lived south of Metamora and moved "freight" from Deacon Street in Tazewell County. He was assisted by sons John, George, and Andrew. He was arrested in 1845 for harboring slaves and was defended by Abraham Lincoln, a young upcoming attorney. His case was dismissed for lack of evidence.

Norman Dutton

Principal Congregationalist conductor. Lived on the alternative country route northeast of Metamora. His obit said "he was despised and persecuted for righteousness' sake"

John McCoy

Captain Parker Morse

Most prominent conductor in Woodford County. Assisted by sons Deacon Parker, Joseph, Mark, and Levi. Tombstone inscription: "Born in N.H. July 12, 1771. Was Capt of Militia 1812. In 1831 migrated to Vt. In 1835. Migrated to IL and was a pioneer in good work and a friend of the poor slave. Died Sept 12, 1862".

Deacon Parker Morse

Tombstone inscription: "A man of strong convictions and firm will he did not shrink from any sacrifice in defense of the help believed to be right. The needy oppressed Slave found in him a helper and defender and all others of righteousness found in him a friend".

Levi Morse

Assisting the rest of the Morse family, he took great pleasure in helping Freedom Seekers escape to freedom. He risked being arrested and indicted with severe fines of $1,000 and 6 months in jail per freedom seeker

Joel Ranney, Jr.

Joel A. Ranney came to Cazenovia as a young boy with his father Deacon Joel Ranney. His grandfather was Capt Parker Morse. He raised stock on his farm of 200 acres and was elected to the State Legislature in 1876.

Deacon Joel Ranney Sr.

Tombstone inscription: "Meet the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace". His wife was the sister of Capt Morse. The Ranneys lived directly north of the Morse home