Remond, Charles Lenox

Charles Lenox Remond,(1810-1873) a black abolitionist, was born in Salem, son of John and Nancy Remond. He was a gifted orator, making frequent speeches at anti-slavery meetings.

Appointed agent of Mass. Anti-slavery society in 1838, and delegate to represent the American Anti-Slavery Society in England, in 1840.

Recruiting officer for the 54th Mass. Infantry, with the first regiment of colored troops to be sent into action from the Northern states in the Civil War.

Remond helped encourage women like his sister, Sarah Parker Remond and Charlotte Forten in their work as activists. He remained close to William Lloyd Garrison throughout his career and favored the participation of women in the abolitionist movement.

Toward the end of his life, he served as a clerk in the Boston Custom House.

An historic marker was erected in front of Hamilton Hall honoring the legacy of Salem activists, the Remond Family. It was initiated by the group Suffrage100MA which placed five new markers throughout the state on the National Votes for Women Trail. It was unveiled on June 23rd, 2022.

See Also

• Vertical File in Salem Collection - Black History

• Vertical File in Salem Collection - Remond Family

• "Who's who in American History: Historical Volume 1607-1896", Marquis Pub., 1967, p. 509.

• Charles Lenox Remond Find-a-grave site

• Essex Institute Historical Collection Vol. 44: p.93, Vol.49: p.1

• National Cyclopedia of American Biography Vol.2, p.303

• Hidden History of Salem by S. Saville, p. 67-8

• "Honoring a legacy of activism" Salem News, July 14, 2022, p. ?