::It was published in 1889...Do you yes or no, have any pimary data...meaning, data from the Mason County archives which would prove that George Mason is NOT the namesake? If not, the issue is moot. WHY? Because I have 4 sources, that state it was George Mason..including the WV state web site........The onus is on you, not incorrect citations........Oddly, I have actually been o the phone with many WV county archives in my other WV research, I cant ever recall any one at Mason county not saying, oh yes, it was George Mason........