In a message dated 2/26/2004 4:45:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > The southern states did not secede from the union until after the election of 1860 so Lincoln should have been on the > ballot in North Carolina and Virginia. Edith: Thanks for your reply. I know that Raleigh County, VA did not cast a single vote for Lincoln & I know that Lincoln did receive votes in VA. I have been lead to believe that he was not included on some southern ballots. Just trying to sort it all out. Sincerely, Mike Peters [log in to unmask] To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html