Exhibit 23.1



                         CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the  incorporation by reference in the  Registration  Statement on
Form S-8  pertaining to the WesBanco,  Inc. KSOP of our report dated January 24,
2003, with respect to the consolidated  financial  statements of WesBanco,  Inc.
and subsidiaries, incorporated by reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for
the year ended  December  31,  2002,  filed  with the  Securities  and  Exchange
Commission.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
October 14, 2003