This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: herbwaldrup Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.russell/5995.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm sorry. I should have known that anyone taking part knew what it was. The Waldrop DNA project has been very interesting. At the current time they pretty well have 4 separate lines of Waldr*p's that go back to the early 1700's. And how it's spelled doesn't mean a thing. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.