Shenandoah (originally Dunmore County) was never a part of Hampshire or Hardy County---so no Mathias or Lost City people are going to show up in Shenandoah County. In 1805, Shenandoah County was already formed, so any records you need to look at would be there. Shenandoah County was originally Dunmore County and was formed around 1770 (changed from Dunmore to Shenandoah because of Lord Dunmore's actions at the beginnings of the Am. Revolution[he was governor at the time]) from Augusta County. Terry lela hite newell wrote: > So if you were listed as being married in 1805 in Shenandoah Co. it > could mean that you were living in Mathias or Lost City or Moorefield WV > as we know them today, but it was recorded as Shenandoah Co.VA back > then??? before Shenandoah Co. was known as it is today, before WV became > a state? So Shenandoah Co. Court House is the place to look? > Thanks for any help. Lela Hite Newell > > -- > MZ