This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jdt20165 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wright/2935.4513.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't have information that she actually was illegitimate, only that leaving the father's name off of the birth certificate seems to imply that. I have seen another birth certificate from that area of Lanark County which expressly states that the child was illegitimate. 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.