In reply to Ruth's questions about social security numbers, I
have found the following website to be very informative.

http://members.aol.com/rechtman/ssafaq.html#15

Also, if your relative is not on the Social Security Death Index
check for their death certificate. I found my grandfather's soc
sec number on his death certificate. Apparently his death went
unreported to social security.

Rita Ruff
Hometown, IL