Everything that is now WV was once part of VA......the state was formed after VA seceded from the union. -----Original Message----- From: Pat Saemmer <patinfla@netzero.net> To: OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com <OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, February 02, 2001 10:51 AM Subject: [OHBELMON-L] Geography Question >Hi Listers, > >I know that W. Virginia was once part of Virginia. Can anyone tell me if Parkersburg, W. Virginia was considered Virginia in the 1800's. Thanks. > > Pat Saemmer > >