FamRSearch@aol.com wrote: > Kevin > > You have to find the authorizing documents to get the official > names. I think some were called plantations, but it would be in the > official documents for each foundation. I know that Plymouth and > Massachusetts were once separate foundations and then they were > united. A good colonial history should cover it pretty well. > > Julia Several of the 13 Colonies were (and still are) "The Commonweath of ...." Massachusetts & Pensylvania come to mind immediately. Cheers -- <><><><><><><><><><><> Arrowhead Images <aepalmer@a-znet.com> <><><><><><><><><><><> You can't go swimming in your gene pool !!