This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Donaldson/McWhorter/Ludwig/ Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xg.2ADI/2623 Message Board Post: I really dont know too many people on my dads side of the family. I can only go back as far as my great grandmother Ethel Donaldson (Maiden name Ludwig)appx Born 1889 and died appx 1990. Not too sure. I think she was born in Nokomis, IL and my Great Grandfather Opal Doty Donaldson born in the 1880's and died in the 1960's. They had 2 children that I know of. Marcella (was Ralston and remarried. Dont know her last name now.) and Raymond Opal Donaldson died early 1980's. Raymond (my grandpa) His first wife Iris Genevive (McWhorter) Black 1926-1983 had my dad Wayne Ray Donaldson July 6, 1946- Feb 20th 2002. I think my grandma Iris Black.. I dont remember her fathers name.. Possibly Frank? McWhorter and her mother was Isabelle (Hamlin) McWhorter. Thats all I know about my fathers side of the family. Maybe someone will recognize the names and contact me at [email protected] They all resided in Springfield, IL so please contact me if you can help me build my family tree for my daughter. Denise Renee Donaldson Father: Wayne Ray Donaldson July 6,1946 - Feb 20, 2002 Mother: Bertha Alice (Anderson) Donaldson Sept 22, 1948-