I would nominate Booker T. Washington who rose from slavery near Roanoke, VA to found the Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama and was one of the most noted national black leaders of the late 19th century and early 20th century. Anita L. Henderson -----Original Message----- From: Brent Tarter <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 08:02:13 -0500 Subject: Great/Important Virginians, 19th Century Last week we had some interesting suggestions and comments about greatest or most important 20th century Virginians. This week, let's hear from folks about greatest or most important 19th century Virginians. NB: One of my colleagues suggested that I should phrase that, "greatest or most important 19th century Virginians not named Robert E. Lee." Brent Tarter The Library of Virginia [log in to unmask] Visit the Library of Virginia's web site at http://www.lva.lib.va.us To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html