This site is an on-going project to trace families who migrated into West Virginia before  statehood in 1863.

In the 1700's the focus is in Virginia counties such as present day Frederick, Shenandoah,  Rockingham and Rockbridge or on the eastern counties now in West Virginia such as Randolph,  Greenbrier, Hampshire and Hardy.  Focus is also on northern counties such as Monongalia or Ohio  county.

In the 1800's, as these families migrated, focus shifts to southern and north central counties  such as Kanawha, Mason, Nicholas, Gilmer, Harrison, Wood, Jackson, Roane, Calhoun, and Wirt  Counties

For identification, my personal ancestors are highlighted with red square markings. 

Please check links below to other sites of mine and to sites I've found helpful in my WV  research.