Political LeaderAmerican1774 – 1860
Littleton Waller Tazewell
Governor of Virginia, U.S. Senator, statesman
Biography
American statesman and lawyer who served as Governor of Virginia and U.S. Senator. He was a prominent figure in Virginia politics during the early 19th century.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1774
Died
1860
Thinking about the name
Littleton
English origin
“An English place name and surname meaning 'settlement of little people' or 'small village,' derived from Old English 'lytel' (little) and 'tun' (town). Littleton carries the dignity of classic place-name surnames while also evoking a sense of charm and intimate scale. It appeals to parents drawn to surnames as given names, particularly those with New England or colonial American heritage.”