It was essentially the successor of Virginia 's 12th congressional district .
The Third District as originally formed in 1863 included Kanawha , Jackson , Mason , Putnam , Cabell , Clay , Wayne , Logan , Boone , Braxton , Nicholas , Roane and McDowell counties .
Third District was essentially the successor of Virginia 's 12th congressional district .
The Third District as originally formed in 1863 included Kanawha , Jackson , Mason , Putnam , Cabell , Clay , Wayne , Logan , Boone , Braxton , Nicholas , Roane and McDowell counties .