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Re: Moriches
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Richard Frisbie <[log in to unmask]>
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A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:04:16 -0400
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FROM the reference book:
"From Abbotts to Zurich - New York State Placenames" by Ren Vasiliev:

Moriches, Center Moriches and East Moriches
The name derives from the Native Americans who lived there.
(He cites 3 references for this entry.)

I hope that helps.
Richard
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Richard Frisbie
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