Tom........I don't know how you found that ships list with that mention of New Braska, but kudos to you! Although, you would think by the 1930 census they would have known the difference. ======================================================================= The Omaha, Oto, Pawnee and Ponca are just a few of the Indian tribes which settled in the Nebraska region. Nebraska owes its state name to a Native American language. Meaning According to the Dictionary of American History, "Nebrathka" is an Oto word meaning "flat water." "Nebrathka" refers to one of Nebraska's main rivers, the Platte, which is long, but flat and easy to cross. Explorers John C. Fremont is most often given credit for naming Nebraska. Sponsored by the U.S. Congress, he led a survey team to map the Oregon Trail, part of which runs through Nebraska. Historical Record The first U.S. written record of the word "Nebraska" comes from Fremont to Congress in his survey report in 1842. Fremont called the Platte River "the Nebraska River" in his report. Platte or Nebraska In 1844, Fremont also mentioned the importance of the Nebraska River to Secretary of War William Wilkins. Wilkins said the region should be named either Nebraska or Platte, but chose "Nebraska" to represent the area. ____________________________________________________________ Pres Reduces Mortgages Mortgage Rates Hit 2.99% Calculate New Payment Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4dc816375d8e9347344st02duc