Jeremiah Burke Sanderson

Biography

Jeremiah Burke Sanderson (August 10, 1821 – August 19, 1875) was an American abolitionist, pastor, and advocate for the civil and educational rights of Black citizens in the United States. Growing up in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Sanderson in his early life was surrounded by the work of notable abolitionists, including Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, William Lloyd Garrison, and William Nell. These influences, combined with his studies of literature, philosophy, and history enabled him to become an eloquent spokesperson for black civil rights.

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