Remond, Charles Lenox

Charles Lenox Remond, black abolitionist, born in Salem on Feb. 1, 1810. 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 Am. Anti-Slavery Soc. in England, 1840. Recruiting officer for the 54th Mass. Infantry, the first regiment of colored troops to be sent into action from the Northern states in the Civil War. Died 1873.

See Also

• "Who's who in American History: Historical Volume 1607-1896", Marquis Pub., 1967, p. 509.
• National Cyclopedia of American Biography Vol.2, p.303
• Hidden History of Salem by S. Saville, p. 67-8