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. >>> [log in to unmask] 11/15/02 01:32PM >>> 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 Room CEC 3097 - Empire State Plaza Albany, NY E-mail: [log in to unmask] (518) 486-2037 Website: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/services.html