Kristyn: You might be interested in the fact that secession was considered by the Hartford (Conn) Convention re/jWar of 1812. Secession was also considered by S.C. when Andrew Jackson raised the tariff. Tom Foster ----- Original Message ----- From: <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 1:12 PM Subject: Re: Secession - West Virginia Style? > Hello All: > > I am having an interesting discussion on another Listserv concerning the > History of Secession. (1863 in West Virginia) > > Does anyone have information concerning this: > > 1. When the western counties of Virginia (now West Virginia) seceded, what > was the role of the Virginia General Assembly? > > 2. Did the citizens of Virginia vote or were they given the opportunity to > vote for or against West Virginia secession? > > 3. Did any court(s) rule secession as legal or illegal? > > 4. Any books on the very subject? > > Thanks so much, > > Regards, > > Kristyn Ankrom > Colonial Heights > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at > http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html