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The Battles begin in western Virginia
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The Wheeling Conventions were held by Unionist from western counties who strongly opposed secession, and hoped to repeal it.
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The Restored Government of Virginia was the Unionist government of Virginia during the Civil War.
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The Battles Toward Statehood
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The Wiley Amendment resolved the issue of slavery by calling for the emancipation of slaves as a precondition for the creation of West Virginia.
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On July 14, the Statehood Bill passed the Senate with a vote of 23-17. In December, after much debate the Statehood Bill is passed by the House of Representatives with a vote of 96-55.
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On August 22, 1862, Confederate Brigadier General Albert Jenkins began a raid through Western Virginia in response to Robert E. Lee's impending invasion of Maryland. Jenkins and his Confederate troops won several battles and covered over 500 miles.
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On April 20, 1863, President Abe Lincoln signs the proclamation admitting the new state of West Virginia into the Union, effective in 60 days.
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West Virginia is officially the 35th state to join the Union.
