Hello all, I have just come across a copy of The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England... by John Hayward, Boston, 1839. The descriptions in it are delightful and often, in the case of towns or counties, give most useful and interesting genealogical information. An example taken from Hampton, NH: «The Indian name of this town was Winnicumet; it was first settled in 1638 by emigrants from the cunty of Norfolk, England. The first house was aerected in 1635, by Nicholas Easton, and was called the Bound-house.... This town was formerly the scene of Indian depredations. On the 17th Aug. 1703, a party of Indians killed 5 persons in Hampton, among whom was a widow Mussey, celebrated as a preacher among the Friends. The Hon. Christopher Toppan died here in Feb., 1819, aged 84: he was a very useful and distinguished citizen.» I will, of course, offer to the NH page to do lookups, but post it here for anyone who is interested. Just e-mail me your request but please bear in mind that it is the holiday season and I lso have a very busy professional life. Answers may take a little; please be patient. Magdalena Gorrell Guimaraens mgg@mail.telepac.pt