Re: Norman Hopping, Ipswich Ma
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In reply to:
Norman Hopping, Ipswich Ma
Ryan Hopping 12/18/06
Hi Ryan,
I'm Mike Smith, your father's cousin. My father, Ernest was your grandmother's sister. I was sorry to learn of her passing. I used to stop and visit with her whenever I was in the area.
I have done a lot of research on the family tree of your grandmother, which I would be happy to share with you. Did you know that we are descendants of Mayflower passangers Mile Standish, John Alden and Richard Mullens?
Ernest lived in RI and had 10 children. I am the oldest. We used to rent a cottage at Little Neck during the summers until I was about 12. I remember playing at the beach with your father and your Uncle Steve and Aunt Jodi.
In fact, we are planning a family reunion at Crane's Beach this summer on Saturday, June 30th. I am planning to invite the Hoppings and the Smith's from Philadelphia. Your grandmother's other brother, David, was a doctor like my father. He had 2 boys and a girl. They have expressed an interest in a Smith - Hopping reunion as well.
I live in Orlando, FL with my wife and son. Here's my email: [email protected]. I'd like to hear from you.