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          Alexander Milton Ross

          Canadian abolitionist (1832–1892)

          Alexander Milton Ross (December 13, 1832 – October 27, 1897) was a Canadian botanist, naturalist, physician, abolitionist and anti-vaccination activist.

          He is best known as an agent for the secret Underground Railroad slave escape network, known in that organization and among slaves as "The Birdman" for his preferred cover story as an ornithologist.

          Biography

          Milton was born in Belleville, Ontario.[1] He began his study of medicine in 1861 under the direction of Valentine Mott and subsequently under Russell Thacher Trall, the noted hygienic physician.

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          Milton obtained his M.D. in 1855 and M.A. in 1867. He was appointed surgeon in the army of Nicaragua that was commanded by General William Walker.[1]

          Ross was an abolitionist and was involved in the anti-slavery struggle.[1] During the Southern rebellion, President Lincoln employed him as a confidential correspondent in Canada.

          He was appo