10 PLACE NAMES IX THE UNITED STATES. [bull.258. 
John W. Jordan. Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania, for much valuable aid. Names of counties, towns, and 
natural features were sent by him. 
A large amount of material has been drawn from manuscript hooks 
compiled by Mr. Wat kins, of Beaver, Pennsylvania. 
( Jlarence S. Brigham, Rhode Island Historical Society, for numerous 
references concerning names in his State. 
A. S. Salley, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, South 
Carolina, for much material of value in connection with the State 
names. Complete lists of county and town name- were sent by him, 
also information concerning his State not otherwise available. 
Doane Robinson, Department of History, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 
for names of counties and many town names. 
Charles P. Garrison, Texas Historical Society, Austin, Texas, for 
list of town names. 
Mrs. E. W. Parker, for county names in Texas. Through her cour- 
tesy and kindness were obtained the origins of nearly all the county 
names of that State. 
Joseph A. De Boer, Vermont Historical Society, Montpelier, Ver- 
mont, for list of county and town names. 
John M. Comstock, Chelsea, Vermont, for list of town names in 
Orange County. 
Virginia Historical Society, for corrected list of names of counties. 
Edward N. Fuller, Washington Historical Society, Tacoma, Wash- 
ington, for references and other assistance. 
J. P. Hale. Historical and Antiquarian Society, Charleston, West 
Virginia, for material in the shape of county and tow T n lists. 
Joseph Barry, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, for information relat- 
ing to towns in that State. 
Hu Maxwell, Treasurer, Trans-Allegheny Historical Society, Mor- 
gantown, W T est Virginia, for additions to lists of counties, towns, and 
natural features in West Virginia. 
K. Gr. Thwaites, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison, 
Wisconsin, for much material, valuable suggestions, and references, 
especially in the way of putting me into communication with other 
sources of information. 
In addition to the above, many courteous and useful letters have 
been received from count}' clerks, treasurers, and other State and 
county officials, all of whom have shown interest and have furnished 
all the material in their power. 
AUTHORITIES. 
Information was obtained from the following books, two and three 
authorities being quoted in cases where differing opinions exist con- 
cerning origins: 
