The VA genweb page has a very clear description of counties formation: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagenweb/ scroll down to County Formation Dates and Parent Counties. I have found this to be helpful when doing research. Linda Mitchell b. Waverly, Wood County, WV live in Loudoun County, VA >Surnames< WINGROVE (Loudoun County to Wood County, WV) CARPENTER CORBIN GOLDMAN BAKER MORRIS GARD RAWSON MOOSE (MUSGNUG) FLOWERS