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Virginia: the term
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Judith Bailey Gabor <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:51:47 -0800
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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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