This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xc.2ADI/1112.1.1.2 Message Board Post: To assist interested parties in their research, the following is provided in relation to the forming of counties within Virginia. Sussex Co., Va. was formed in 1754 from Surry Co., Va. Surry Co., Va. was formed in 1652 from James City Co., Va. James City Co., Va. was formed in 1634, one of Virginia's original eight shires.