 Wodrow and his wife Mary Ann inherited her father Colonel George Wilson 's residence on the eastern boundary of Lot 48 in Romney following his death in 1777 and made it their home . During the 1770s and 1780s , Wodrow 's residence was located on what was then the " main street " in Romney , presently known as Gravel Lane . During his tenure as clerk of court , Wodrow constructed a two @-@ and @-@ one @-@ half story office building adjacent to this residence and its kitchen , all three of which are extant and contribute to the structure presently known as the Wilson @-@ Wodrow @-@ Mytinger House at 51 West Gravel Lane . The adjoining edifice , built by Wodrow for the handling of his clerk of court affairs , is believed to be the oldest extant public office building within the present @-@ day state of West Virginia . Wodrow " went to great expense to add beauty and dignity " to his office building , incorporating architectural styles of panelling and woodworking prevalent in both Fredericksburg and Williamsburg . Following Wodrow 's death , his residence was owned by his son @-@ in @-@ law John McDowell . 
