Historical Figures Who Lived Long Enough to Be Photographed (3 of 6)
Born Araminta Ross in 1822, Harriet Tubman is another prominent figure of the abolitionist movement of the 1800s. She is primarily known for being a major force behind the Underground Railroad, which helped transport slaves to free American states and Canada via a network of secret routes. This photo of her was taken in 1868 in Auburn, New York.