This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CarlRay74 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.amherst/1363.1.1.1.1.3.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James, RE: your mention about Fort Blackmore: Just to set the record straight... In 1785 Russell County VA was formed from part of Washington County, so Fort Blackmore was then in Russell County until 1814 when the area became part of Scott County. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.