Founding (Insane) Fathers

I dread to think what would happen if parents got hold of the passenger listing of the Mayflower or other such voyages and decided to make a tribute. Such gems as Oceanus and Damaris Hopkins, Humility Cooper, Wrestling Brewster and Remember Allerton are nearly destined to make a comeback in the present climate of “unique” baby names.

-E

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One Response to Founding (Insane) Fathers

  1. WellThen says:

    Oceanus was so named because he was BORN on the Mayflower while at sea. So at least his parents had a good reason.

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