tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9871253.post3917326363314623519..comments2023-10-03T09:00:22.747-04:00Comments on INSIGHT on Freedom: IS THIS STILL AMERICA? ... J. D. LongstreetLongstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06712980841544338388noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9871253.post-55633408720608659662014-03-30T21:26:54.479-04:002014-03-30T21:26:54.479-04:00My ancestor Richard Gridley aka Greidlye his young...My ancestor Richard Gridley aka Greidlye his young wife Grace Surrey and two sons were invited by John Winthrop to sail with him upon the great Arbella, perhaps as his youngest son would have some other boys to keep him company? "Upon their coming ashore on June 12, 1631, they found a large patch of fresh wild strawberries on which their souls were lightened and refreshed, where some shed tears of joy and thanksgiving for their safe arrival, and solid ground to walk upon." I bet the live stock were happy too! Thank you for your website! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860225882679534171noreply@blogger.com