Richard S. Rust
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Not to be confused with Richard Rust, an actor.
Richard Sutton Rust (September 12, 1815 – December 22, 1906) was an American Methodist preacher, abolitionist, educator, writer, lecturer, secretary of the Freedmen's Bureau, and founder of the Freedmen's Aid Society.[1] He also helped found multiple educational institutions including his namesake Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi,[2] the oldest historically black United Methodist-related college.[1]
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Richard S. Rust | |
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Born | (1815-09-12)September 12, 1815 |
Died | December 22, 1906(1906-12-22) (aged 91) Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
Occupation(s) | Preacher, educator |
Spouse | |
Children | Richard Hubbard Rust |
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