The New York State Library has many gazetteers one can consult for names of places that no longer exist. The old standby, of course, if French's (A,917.47,F87a4 1860 and MA/FF,929.373,G326,86-24269 LH4397). A search in the online catalog on the phrase gazetteers new york  in the SUBJECT mode resulted in 38 hits.

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I have a question from the field, and am hoping someone has the answer.

The inquiry reads as follows:  "My ancestor's military records say he
mustered out of service in the Revolutionary War 'near Soldiers of Fortune,
NY'.  I have been unable to find it on any map.  Can you please tell me if
there was such a place as 'Soldiers of Fortune, NY' and where it was
located."

Can't wait to hear back.

Phil


Philip Lord, Jr.
Director, Division of Museum Services
New York State Museum
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