This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nanablue Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beasley/2184.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: your best bet would be to order her SS 5 The application form (SS-5) contains the following information: Full name Full name at birth (including maiden name) Present mailing address Age at last birthday Date of birth Place of birth (City, county, state) Father's full name "regardless of whether living or dead" Mother's full name, including maiden name, "regardless of whether living or dead" Sex and race Ever applied for SS number/Railroad Retirement before? Yes/No Current employer's name and address Date signed Applicant's signature A standard letter to the Social Security Administration is available with the search results on the Ancestry.com Social Security Death Index. This letter may be printed and mailed to the Social Security Administration to request a copy of your ancestor's SS-5 form. The Social Security Administration now charges $27.00 for each individual copy (an abbreviated NUMIDENT printout is available for $16.00). you can generate this letter at Rootsweb 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.