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The early leader of West Virginia was Francis H. Pierpont, who served as the first governor of the state after its separation from Virginia during the Civil War. He was a prominent Unionist and played a crucial role in the establishment of West Virginia in 1863. Pierpont's governance focused on rebuilding and organizing the new state amidst the challenges of war and reconstruction.

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