This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ELLinSpain Surnames: CONDUIT Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.connecticut.unknown/4765.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: you should be able to glean more from both certificates: death in Connecticut: For more information, please contact the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Vital Records Section, P.O. Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308. Tel: (860) 509-7897. SOCIAL SECURITY: This file includes the following information on each decedent, if the data is available to the SSA: Last name First name Social Security Number State issued Birth date Death date Last residence Lump sum payment More specifically, 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 The Social Security Administration makes copies of the original Social Security application form (the SS-5) available to third parties who request information on a deceased individual. A standard letter to the Social Security Administration SHOULD READ: Social Security Administration Office of Earnings Operations FOIA Workgroup 300 N. Greene Street P.O. Box 33022 Baltimore, Maryland 21290 Re: Freedom of Information Act Request Dear Freedom of Information Officer, I am writing this request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552. I hereby request a copy of the SS-5, Application for Social Security Card, or a corresponding NUMIDENT printout (see below) for the following individual: Conduit, George 044-05-3861 Birth: 24 Nov 1917 Death: 15 Aug 1999 This individual is deceased, having been listed in the Social Security Administration's Death Master File. I understand the fee for this service is $27 for copy of original SS-5 application OR $16 for copy of an abbreviated NUMIDENT printout when the Social Security Number is provided. I am requesting a (circle one: SS-5 copy OR Numident printout) Included is a check for $______ made out to the Social Security Administration to cover any administrative costs required by this request. Please respond to my request upon receipt of this initial correspondence. Thank you for your attention and assistance. Sincerely, Address: Daytime Phone Number: (ADJUST AS REQUIRED) 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 charges $27.00 for each individual copy ($16 for an abbreviated NUMIDENT form as opposed to the SS-5 itself). 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.