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Was Harrison alive during the creation of West Virginia?

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Yes, Harrison was alive during the creation of West Virginia. William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1841, until his death 31 days later. West Virginia seceded from Virginia and became a separate state on June 20, 1863, during the American Civil War. Therefore, William Henry Harrison was alive when West Virginia was created.
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