Hello Ed, The data below will get you started. You can request a copy of his social security application for $27.00. It should have the names of his parents listed. Follow the directions on the web page link below. You also should be able to find him and his parents on the 1920 US Federal census. I hope this helps. John R. Carpenter La Mesa, CA http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi NameBirthDeathLast ResidenceLast BenefitSSNIssuedTools PAUL F CARPENTER 26 May 1920 19 Jul 1998 (V)18431 (Honesdale, Wayne, PA)(none specified)168-18-3121Pennsylvania (V)=(Verified) Report verified with a family member or someone acting on behalf of a family member ------------------------------------------- FamilySearchT U.S. Social Security Death Index 30 September 2000 Paul CARPENTER Birth Date:26 May 1920 Death Date:19 Jul 1998 Social Security Number: 168-18-3121 State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Pennsylvania Death Residence Localities ZIP Code:18431 Localities: Bethany, Wayne, Pennsylvania Honesdale, Wayne, Pennsylvania ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 11:44 PM Subject: Carpenter > Hello, I am new to this list and looking for info. on my grandfather. > (Paul > Carpenter). Born abt 1920 and died abt 1998. I know very little about > him. > Except that he was from the Linglestown area near Harrisburg PA. He may > have > worked as an electrician in the state capital (Harrisburg PA) and drove a > VW > Volkswagen. I would appreciate and help. > Thank you > Ed > [email protected] > >