Posted on: Amherst County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst?read=372 Surname: Bolling, Bowling ------------------------- Frank, Amherst, including what is now Nelson County, was formed from Albemarle County in 1761, for british hero of Ticonderoga, General Sir Jeffrey Amherst. Nelson County was formed from Amherst in 1807 for Thomas Nelson, Governor of Virginia from June to November 1781. So, it was after 1800. There wasn't a Nelson county before 1807. Hope this helps. James