Shadrach Minkins
Abolitionist, fugitive slave rescue, Civil Rights pioneer
An enslaved African American who escaped to Boston and became a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement during the 1850s. He was rescued by abolitionists after his attempted capture under the Fugitive Slave Act.
Historical Figure
American
1810
1875
Thinking about the name
Shadrach
Hebrew origin
“A biblical name from the Book of Daniel, meaning 'command of Aku' in Babylonian or 'inspired by the sun god,' referring to one of the three Hebrew youths saved from the fiery furnace. Shadrach carries profound spiritual weight and resilience, symbolizing faith and divine protection through trials. The name has deep roots in both Jewish and Christian tradition, and later became significant in African-American culture and literature.”