Larry, The Hornbook of Virginia History gives a third date. It says that Pittsylvania County was formed from Halifax Co. in 1766. Edith In a message dated 6/29/01 9:09:48 AM, BMacKie1@compuserve.com writes: << Larry, I have 1767 on my Virginia Counties Records Status. Heres how it goes: Note: All counties which have #1s designation were orignal Shires or Counties. Subsequent numbers derive from the the smaller. This is a great list compiled by G. Lee Hearl and copyrighted 1998 by G. Lee Hearl. 1. CHARLES CITY 1634 2....Prince George 1703 3.........Brunswick 1732 4..............Lunenburg 1746 5..................Halifax 1752 6........................Pittsylvania 1767 ----- Original Message ----- From: <LCandBC@aol.com> To: <VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 8:56 AM Subject: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] What year was Pittsylvania County created? > > On both the Internet and two books have encountered in the last week I have > two different dates for the formation of Pittsylvania County out of > Halifax--the two different dates put forth are 1764 and 1767. Which is > correct? > Larry