Having failed, To find a European origin for the female name "Crotia," which appeared at least five times among the descendants of Martin Davenport, Sr., who died in Hanover County in 1735, we wonder if there are Native American linguists subscribing to the List who have a knowledge of Algonquin or experience with female names used in the Powhatan Confederation? Martin, who apparently was born in Virginia before 1683, had an elder daughter named Crotia, at least three granddaughters bearing the name, and yet more in later generations, all traceable to the three eldest daughters of Martin's--who married Gambill, Baker, and Kennedy respectively. The name "Crotia" did not appear among the progeny of Martin's eight sons and one younger daughter. Martin first appeared in the King William Quit Rents of 1704. His father Davis Davenport, who also was listed on the King William Quit Rents of 1704, first appeared in Pamunkey Neck in 1696 with a plantation and landing on the Mattaponi River, adjoining upriver a survey then made for Major John Waller. At the time, Pamunkey Neck was technically still an Indian Reservations, and Davenport's site was on Chickahominy land. The name has not been found elsewhere in Colonial Virginia, but we have not diligently examined the Northern Neck. Any and all suggestions or leads will be appreciated. John Scott Davenport Holmdel, NJ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html