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RE: Goff's Falls spelling


Author:

Steve Pearson Engine Co. 9 Manchester Fire

Time:

05.17.2008 15:01

Text:

I have been doing quite a bit of reading. It seems that if the area was named after Col. John Goffe, then the "e" would be correct. I am curious as to why then is it Goffs Falls road and all the references in the fire dept reports omit the "e". Perhaps spelling was more fluid in those days???

Steve




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