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Subject:
"Seneca" origin
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David Minor <[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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Sun, 6 Sep 1998 21:57:41 -0400
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I've been told that the non-Clsasical origin of the tribal designation
"Seneca" was a Dutch word "sinniker" (variant spelling very possible, I
heard the explanation orally) referring to "people west of the Mohawks").
Can anyone on the list provide the correct spelling and translation of the
Dutch word?

TIA for any help,
David Minor

David Minor
Eagles Byte Historical Research
Rochester, New York
716 264-0423
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