Question

Just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Sandra Freeman Dean and I'm a new member. Just wanted to say hi!

Answer 1

Welcome. If you ever want to check into the origin of a surname, you may want to try Surnamedb.com 

For example, the Freeman origin starts out like this: 

Freeman

The Anglo-Saxon society was divided into various classes, of which "The Freeman" could be described as "Middle Class" in 20th Century terms, although direct comparisons are not possible. Certainly to be a "Free born person" denoted considerable and jealously guarded status...

Read more: http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Freeman#ixzz3YAsq6jN7

 

The Dean origin information begins:

Dean

This interesting surname of English origin is either a locational name from places so called in many parts of England, or, a topographical name for someone dwelling in a valley, both deriving from the Middle English "dene"...

Read more: http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Dean#ixzz3YAtB4p6X

 

Answer 2

Hi to you, too, Sandra!

I'm delighted to welcome you to the greatest website on the planet (in my opinion, anyhow).

If you ever have any questions about how anything works on WikiTree, just ask here and you'll get an answer very quickly from one of the many people I've met here who love to share their knowledge.  The same goes for any help with genealogy questions - people here are amazing at researching information.

Answer 3

Hi Sarah!  Welcome to my favorite web site.  I know you'll meet a lot of wonderful people here, you'll have a lot of fun, and probably learn a lot - I know I have.  Take the time to look around the G2G Feed and the many projects to get an idea of how things work and what's available.  And when you have a question, be sure to post it.  This is a group of amazing people who are very knowledgeable and very helpful.

Comments

Hi! Glad you joined. Don't be afraid to ask for help.  That's what we're here for.

Answer 4

Hi To you!!