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No one person. What is now West Virginina was originally the western third of of Virginia.
In 1861 the people of Virginia were sharply divided on the question of secession but the division was largely geographic. Basically, the people in the western counties were dead set against it. When the state passed an ordinance of secession anyway, they refused to accept it and established a new state government, loyal to the union, and sent a new congressional delegation to Washington.
At first it was accepted that these were the legitimate representatives of the state of Virginia, as opposed to the "illegal" rebel government in Richmond. Eventually though it was decided simply to form apply for admission to the union as a new state.
The exact politics of that are obscure to me but that was what they did. Virginia objected, pointing to the provision in the U.S. constitution preventing a state from being divided without the consent of its own government. Since they were claiming to be out of the Union at the time though, nobody outside the Confederacy had much sympathy for that argument.
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∙ 14y agoThe area now known as West Virginia was early settled by various Native American tribes as early as 11,000 BC such as Paleo-Indians, Meso-Indians, Woodland Indians, and Mound Builders. Early European settlers included English and Germans.
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∙ 7y agoAlexander Spotswood in 1716 gentleman. John Van Metre an Indian trader in 1725. German farmers from Pennsylvania. The Pringle Brothers, British Army deserters and probably many un-named mountain men and trappers.
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∙ 14y agoThe first settlers are considered the Pringle Brothers. They moved into Upshur County. The first year or so, they lived in a hollow sycamour tree.
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Europeans first saw West Africa as a new territory to obtain spices and agricultural products. West Africa was also a place for Europeans to trade their own goods.
What was the first black college in West Virginia?
The West Virginia Colored Institute was established in 1891.
Who were some explorers who first came to West Virginia?
Governor Spotswood of Virginia and a party of adventurers were the first Europeans to see what is now West Virginia. They rode to the top of the Appalachian mountains and looked down into the green valleys. Governor Spotswood gave each of the members of the party a small golden horseshoe to commemorate the event. Today, the top 220 students of West Virginia History are awarded a golden horseshoe each year in commemoration of the event. Faith Marko
Who were the first Europeans to arrive on Africa's west coast?
the Portuguese
Was the first Battle of Bull Run in West Virginia?
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What was the FIRST capital of West Virginia?
The first capital of West Virginia was in Wheeling.
What did Europeans first sought in West africa?
Europeans first saw West Africa as a new territory to obtain spices and agricultural products. West Africa was also a place for Europeans to trade their own goods.
Was West Virginia part of the first thirteen state?
West Virginia ceceded from Virginia and became a state in 1863
What was the first black college in West Virginia?
The West Virginia Colored Institute was established in 1891.
Where was the first capital in West Virginia located?
Wheeling became the first capital city of West Virginia when West Virginia became the 35th U.S. state on June 20, 1863.
What state held the first Mother's Day?
The first mothers day was celebrated in West Virginia in 1908.It is borded by Pennsylvania and Maryland on the north. Kentucky and Ohio make up the western side.
Who were the first Europeans to land on the coast of West Africa?
Portuguese
Who were the first Europeans to arrive on Africa's west coast?
the Portuguese
Who were the first Europeans to arrive to Africa's west coast?
the Portuguese
Who were some explorers who first came to West Virginia?
Governor Spotswood of Virginia and a party of adventurers were the first Europeans to see what is now West Virginia. They rode to the top of the Appalachian mountains and looked down into the green valleys. Governor Spotswood gave each of the members of the party a small golden horseshoe to commemorate the event. Today, the top 220 students of West Virginia History are awarded a golden horseshoe each year in commemoration of the event. Faith Marko
What was the first to be readmitted to the union?
West Virginia
What was the first county in west Virginia?
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