This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: barbara55678 Surnames: Jenkins Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/864.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Absalom Jenkins was born in Monongalia Co.,VA.Preston Co.,wasn't formed until 1818,it was formed from part of Monongalia and Randolph Co.and West Virginia wasn't formed before 1862-63.MONGALIA WAS FORMED OUT OF PART of the District of West Augusta.Monongalia used to go way up into PA. BEFORE THE 1820 boundary dispute. 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.