Last month, I inquired as to the date of the first use of the term
VIRGINIA.
Not a peep from anyone. Maybe the question is trivial because it is
assumed that all listers know the answer.
The first mention I have found was a Thomas Harriot report from 1586,
published in 1588.
In 1587, John White's granddaughter was named Virginia Dare - supposedly
for the virgin queen.
Any ideas on this topic?
Thanks, Judith Bailey Gabor
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