This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: madyev821 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7510.3.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dennis, In 1755 neither Washington or Russell County had been formed. All of both counties were in Augusta County at that time. Washington County was formed from Fincastle County in 1776 and Russell from Washington County in 1786. 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.