This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ednaed Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.jackson/6606/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I incorrectly recorded my GG Grandfather John R. Lanham as being born about 1803 in NELSON County, Virginia. It is correct as AMHERST County, Virginia. Nelson County was formed in 1807 with land from Amherst. Edna Mae (Cooper) Long -- ednaed@comcast.net 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.