This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5518.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As to the Social Security number, with her birth year, she most likely didn't apply for Social Security until she needed payments after she moved to California. The number doesn't look out of place for one generated in California. Sue Richart