Phil Lord wrote: > > A check of the Federal place names database for New York State reveals no place name "Thendara" so this is a dead end for researching historic origins. An old card index of New York State place nmes, however, reveals a card as follows: "Thendara, Unincorp. village, Town of Webb, Herkimer County; There is no record of any early history or name origin. WPA" Phil: Could you please explain what the Federal place names database is? Also, what is the significance of a town NOT being listed when you know it exists, such as Thendara in this case. I just did an InfoSeek search for just "Thendara" and of the first 10 listings, 5 were for the New York town in Herkimer County. (Some of the other sites might have clues on the meaning of the name - I didn't take the time to check them out...) Are the Federal place names database and the card index you mentioned available for public use and/or on the Internet? Are you located anywhere near the NYS Archives? (Just as a ref. point, as I have been there doing research.) Thanks, Bonnie Glickman Rochester NY