Yes, till WV became a State in 1863. Tim In a message dated 12/1/2005 11:23:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Was this Mercer in Virginia in 1850? Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] Mercer > > Are you talking about Mercer Co., WV? > > In a message dated 12/1/2005 10:01:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Where is Mercer,Va? > > Bill