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

Record #:

24980

Author(s):

McShane, Chuck

Abstract:

Part 6 of a twelve part series on the history of Charlotte focuses on the Reconstruction. With the help of the Republican Party, blacks became active citizens. Some whites resisted this change, and political unrest ensues.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 10, October 2014, p37-38, 40, 42-45, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Slavery--Emancipation; Charlotte--History; Reconstruction (1865-1877)--Politics