Carol, Since your grandfather lived until 1974, he is bound to have had a social security number. You should get a copy of his ss application. Margaret McCleskey, Arlington, TX Carol Papke wrote: > > Searching for my grandfather, Harry John GORDON (1895-1974). He claimed > to have been born March 3, 1895 in Jersey City, NJ. > Married Lola LEAKE in Arkansas in 1923. From 1923 forward he lived in > Chicago. > I can find nothing before 1923. He said his parents were Stanley GORDON > and Elizabeth RYAN. > Help!!! > > -- > Carol Gordon Papke > [email protected] > COOMER GORDON LEAKE THOMPSON > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/5930