Record #:

21244

Author(s):

Mitchell, Thornton W.; Mitchell, Memory F.

Abstract:

This article reviews the bequests made on the behalf of John Rex of Raleigh after his passingin 1839. In his will, Rex wished that fund would be donated to establish a hospital in Raleigh, which would be known as the Rex Hospital. Lesser known was his wish to free his slaves and fund their transport and resettlement back in Africa.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 49 Issue 3, July 1972, p254-279, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rex, John, 1765-1839; Rex Hospital (Raleigh)--History

Record #:

21247

Author(s):

Mitchell, Thornton W.; Mitchell, Memory F.

Abstract:

This article follows up on the bequests made on the behalf of John Rex upon his death in 1839. It especially covers the efforts of Reverend William McLain to release funds Rex set aside for his freed slaves. These former slaves were relocated back to Africa by the American Colonization Society of which McLain was Secretary.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 49 Issue 3, July 1972, p353-383, il, por, map, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Slavery--Emancipation; Rex, John, 1765-1839