"freelove rider"

Toronto, 2011.03.29

My mother wrote to share some strange news about our family tree this morning.

"Would you believe that your 5x great-grandmother was named "Freelove Hill". I am not kidding. Then she got married and was Freelove Rider (or Ryder)."

Oh-ho, history, you crazy thing.

You know, it occurs to me that my wife wants a daughter. I think I've just found a name!

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Hi There Yes, Freelove Hill Rider is a unique name and she is my 6th great grandma. Unfortunately I know of only one branch of the family that used the name in succeeding generations. (It would have made some things easier if all the branches had used the name.) I wonder if your mother and I have crossed paths before while researching. I have not been able to work on the family tree in several years. But every so often I do a google of Freelove's name to see what new pops up... apparently have I have not done a search in a while. Tonight while waiting for some cold medication to kick in I thought to see what was new and I found you.

Lisa

2011.10.06

Thanks for taking the time to write. It's always a pleasure to meet a (distant) relative.

We've just learned that my wife is pregnant, let's see if I can convince her to change our plans regarding possible girl names! 8^}

I've passed on your comments to my mother, you might hear from her (Gail Johnston).

-Michael

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