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From: John Beeston <>
Subject: Re: St.Croix - BEESTON HILL
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 07:52:07 +0000
References: <kA0cXFAciUEzEwRn@beeston1.demon.co.uk> <01bc2386$7cc36020$f7c6b7c7@yuddh>


In article <01bc2386$7cc36020$>, "Richard B. Francis"
<> writes
>Most of the areas in St. Croix got their names from the old plantations
>that were prevalent before the 1840's. Names ending in Fancy, such as
>Judith Fancy, Catherine Fancy, or Sallys Fancy were also quite common.
>
>You might want to check with the St. Croix Historical Society on the origin
>of the name. I know that they maintain a website. I do not recall what it
>is at this time, but a good search engine such as excite.com, yahoo.com, or
>hotbot.com should be able to help you locate it.
>

The Web Site is http://ecani.com/landmark/lndmk6.htm

Unfortunately I could not find an email address for them, are there any
members out there who may shed more light on this matter?

John

>John Beeston <> wrote in article
><>...
>> Does anyone know the reason why this are of St.Croix was so named? Are
>> there other Beeston connectionms in the W.Indies?
>>
>>
>> --
>> John Beeston
>>

--
John Beeston

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