John Fairfield… scoundrel, con-man, criminal, or hero? You decide. Born into a slaveholding home in Fairfield, Virginia that’s where Fairfield’s hatred for slavery began. John Fairfield was a unique abolitionist, he was the member of the Underground Railroad, used creative ways to help slaves escape to freedom, and he made many enemies along the way. To get the sun shining, John Fairfield was a member of the Underground Railroad so he could help slaves escape. Fairfield was admired yet shocked by his tactics. For example, he charged people for his work, but let’s keep in mind that he never took on quarter for his pocket. Fairfield was a very high profile abolitionist and he was the only one who charged people. In addition, he exploited slaves